Radeon R7 M440 vs Radeon HD 4770
Radeon R7 M440
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Radeon HD 4770
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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 M440 is positioned at rank 586 and the Radeon HD 4770 is on rank 149, so the Radeon HD 4770 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 M440
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 M440 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2009). The Radeon R7 M440 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4770 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M440.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M440 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $109 (vs $300), it costs 64% less, resulting in a 177.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M440 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+177.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($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 M440 and Radeon HD 4770
Radeon R7 M440
The Radeon R7 M440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 891 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.
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 M440 scores 901 and the Radeon HD 4770 reaches 909 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M440 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 4770 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 640 (Radeon HD 4770). Raw compute: 0.5702 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M440) vs 0.96 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4770).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 901 | 909 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 640+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5702 TFLOPS | 0.96 TFLOPS+68% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4770). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M440) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 4770).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M440 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 4770's 80W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon R7 M440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M440) vs 400W (Radeon HD 4770). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 203mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-6% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 203mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 72°C-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.0+5% | 11.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M440 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon HD 4770 launched at $109 and now averages $109. The Radeon HD 4770 costs 63.7% less ($191 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 8.3 (Radeon HD 4770) — the Radeon HD 4770 offers 176.7% better value. The Radeon R7 M440 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $109-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $109-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.0 | 8.3+177% |
| Codename | Meso | RV740 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | April 28 2009 |
| Ranking | #912 | #908 |
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