Radeon Ryzen 5 150 vs Radeon HD 8770
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 150.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 8770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $350), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 134.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+134.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 Ryzen 5 150 and Radeon HD 8770
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon HD 8770
The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 scores 2,595 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 825 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,595 | 2,607 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+91% | 0.6336 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz+43% | 825 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 96 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 51.9 | 52.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 8770 costs 57.1% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) — the Radeon HD 8770 offers 135.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $150-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $150-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 17.4+135% |
| Codename | Lexa | Mars |
| Release | April 20 2017 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #617 | #844 |
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