Radeon R7 A265 vs Radeon HD 6770M
Radeon R7 A265
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Radeon HD 6770M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 A265 is positioned at rank 427 and the Radeon HD 6770M is on rank 164, so the Radeon HD 6770M 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 A265
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 A265 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 A265 and Radeon HD 6770M
Radeon R7 A265
The Radeon R7 A265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 994 points.
Radeon HD 6770M
The Radeon HD 6770M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 964 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A265 scores 994 and the Radeon HD 6770M reaches 964 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A265 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6770M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A265) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6770M). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A265) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 994+3% | 964 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6336 TFLOPS | 0.696 TFLOPS+10% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+100% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A265 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6770M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6770M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A265 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6770M's 35W — a 15.4% difference. The Radeon R7 A265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A265) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-14% | 35W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.1+20% | 27.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A265 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $149 | — |
| Codename | Opal | Whistler |
| Release | January 9 2014 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #890 | #896 |
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