Seria Radeon HD 7700
VS
Quadro P400

Seria Radeon HD 7700 vs Quadro P400

AMD

Seria Radeon HD 7700

2012Boost: 925 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P400

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1252 MHz

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.

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 Quadro P400

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
92%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
88%
#128
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1504%
#143
Quadro P400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $60
100%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
98%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
97%
#146
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
96%
#147
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
96%
#148
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
94%
#149
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
93%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
93%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
92%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
92%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
90%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Seria Radeon HD 7700.

InsightSeria Radeon HD 7700Quadro P400
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 93.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightSeria Radeon HD 7700Quadro P400
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+93.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 Seria Radeon HD 7700 and Quadro P400

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

Graphics Performance

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 scores 1,604 and the Quadro P400 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Seria Radeon HD 7700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1252 MHz.

FeatureSeria Radeon HD 7700Quadro P400
G3D Mark Score
1,604
1,659+3%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2048+700%
256
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.789 TFLOPS+491%
0.641 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
925 MHz
1252 MHz+35%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
128+700%
16
L1 Cache
512 KB+433%
96 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureSeria Radeon HD 7700Quadro P400
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)

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P400 has 2 GB. The Quadro P400 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 512 KB (Quadro P400) — the Seria Radeon HD 7700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureSeria Radeon HD 7700Quadro P400
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 draws 250W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 157.1% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureSeria Radeon HD 7700Quadro P400
TDP
250W
30W-88%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
Slots
1
Perf/Watt
6.4
55.3+764%
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Value Analysis

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro P400 launched at $169 and now averages $60. The Seria Radeon HD 7700 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 27.6 (Quadro P400) — the Seria Radeon HD 7700 offers 93.8% better value. The Quadro P400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureSeria Radeon HD 7700Quadro P400
MSRP
$159-6%
$169
Avg Price (30d)
$30-50%
$60
Performance per Dollar
53.5+94%
27.6
Codename
Tahiti
GP107
Release
January 9 2012
February 7 2017
Ranking
#431
#741