Radeon R7 240 vs Radeon HD 4770
Radeon R7 240
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R7 240 is positioned at rank 103 and the Radeon HD 4770 is on rank 149, so the Radeon R7 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 240
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 240 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 240 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $109), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 621.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 240 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+621.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($109) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 240 and Radeon HD 4770
Radeon R7 240
The Radeon R7 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 902 points. Launch price was $69.
Radeon HD 4770
The Radeon HD 4770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 28 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 909 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 240 scores 902 and the Radeon HD 4770 reaches 909 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 4770 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 240) vs 640 (Radeon HD 4770). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 240) vs 0.96 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4770).
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 902 | 909 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 640+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 0.96 TFLOPS+114% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 240 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4770 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 240 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 240) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 4770) — the Radeon R7 240 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 240 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 4770's 80W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R7 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 240) vs 400W (Radeon HD 4770). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-63% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-25% | 400W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 203mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.1+164% | 11.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 240 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 4770 launched at $109 and now averages $109. The Radeon R7 240 costs 86.2% less ($94 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (Radeon R7 240) vs 8.3 (Radeon HD 4770) — the Radeon R7 240 offers 624.1% better value. The Radeon R7 240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-37% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-86% | $109 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.1+624% | 8.3 |
| Codename | Oland | RV740 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | April 28 2009 |
| Ranking | #911 | #908 |
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