GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon HD 5770
GeForce RTX 4060
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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 GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5770
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2009). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5770 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1350.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5770.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1350.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1350.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $159), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 671.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 5770.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+671.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($159) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon HD 5770
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon HD 5770
The Radeon HD 5770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon HD 5770's 1,348 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1350.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon HD 5770 uses TeraScale 2, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 800 (Radeon HD 5770). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5770).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+1350% | 1,348 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+284% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+1011% | 1.36 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+140% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+3650% | 0.08 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon HD 5770 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon HD 5770 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5770 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 5770) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5770). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5770).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon HD 5770's 108W — a 6.3% difference. The Radeon HD 5770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5770). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 208mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 108W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 450W-18% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 208mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+1260% | 12.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon HD 5770 launched at $159 and now averages $159. The Radeon HD 5770 costs 46.8% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.5 (Radeon HD 5770) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 669.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD 5770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $159-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $159-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+669% | 8.5 |
| Codename | AD107 | Juniper |
| Release | May 18 2023 | October 13 2009 |
| Ranking | #84 | #730 |
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