Seria Radeon HD 7700 vs Radeon R9 M275X

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 Radeon R9 M275X

#450

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1996%

#452

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1809%

#453

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1804%

#457

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1641%

#458

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1630%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M275X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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	Radeon R9 M275X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 883.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Seria Radeon HD 7700	Radeon R9 M275X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+883.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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

Radeon R9 M275X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Seria Radeon HD 7700 and Radeon R9 M275X

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.

Radeon R9 M275X

The Radeon R9 M275X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,631 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 scores 1,604 and the Radeon R9 M275X reaches 1,631 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Seria Radeon HD 7700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M275X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M275X). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	Radeon R9 M275X
G3D Mark Score	1,604	1,631+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.789 TFLOPS+220%	1.184 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	925 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+220%	160 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	Radeon R9 M275X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M275X) — the Seria Radeon HD 7700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	Radeon R9 M275X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 M275X's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M275X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M275X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	Seria Radeon HD 7700	Radeon R9 M275X
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	6.4	21.7+239%

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Value Analysis

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 M275X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Seria Radeon HD 7700 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (Seria Radeon HD 7700) vs 5.4 (Radeon R9 M275X) — the Seria Radeon HD 7700 offers 890.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M275X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).