Seria Radeon HD 7700 vs GRID M10-2B

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Seria Radeon HD 7700

250

1,604

0.0%

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon R7 M460

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 6300M

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 7700S

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

GRID M10-2B

225

1,644

+2.5%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2B

#357

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

22383%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

100%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

98%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

92%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

92%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

92%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

91%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

88%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

85%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

85%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

80%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

80%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

71%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

67%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

65%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

65%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-2B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Seria Radeon HD 7700.

Insight	Seria Radeon HD 7700	GRID M10-2B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Seria Radeon HD 7700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 160.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Seria Radeon HD 7700	GRID M10-2B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+160.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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.

Seria Radeon HD 7700 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-2B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Seria Radeon HD 7700 and GRID M10-2B

Seria Radeon HD 7700

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,604 points. Launch price was $549.

GRID M10-2B

The GRID M10-2B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,644 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 scores 1,604 and the GRID M10-2B reaches 1,644 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Seria Radeon HD 7700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M10-2B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2B). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2B). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	GRID M10-2B
G3D Mark Score	1,604	1,644+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.789 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1178 MHz+27%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	GRID M10-2B
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2B) — the GRID M10-2B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	GRID M10-2B
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 draws 250W versus the GRID M10-2B's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID M10-2B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 350W (GRID M10-2B). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	GRID M10-2B
TDP	250W	225W-10%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	6.4	7.3+14%

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Value Analysis

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GRID M10-2B launched at $2500 and now averages $80. The Seria Radeon HD 7700 costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 20.6 (GRID M10-2B) — the Seria Radeon HD 7700 offers 159.7% better value. The GRID M10-2B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).