AMD Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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Performance
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
3,0983% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 40802,685% better
86,26782% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 2,685% better performance than the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
19.4812% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4080269% better
71.9545% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 269% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) GPU

The AMD Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2012 with a MSRP of $159. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Cape Verde) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The HD 7770 has 1,024 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,125 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 72 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The HD 7770 includes 640 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The HD 7770 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The HD 7770 has the 298th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.96% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 3,098 score and $159 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 19.48. This is the 87th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,400 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 716.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4080 includes 9,728 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,205 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,505 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 304 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 304 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 76 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4080 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4080 has the 3rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 82.47% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 86,267 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 71.95. This is the 43rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureGCN 1.0Ada Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2012Q4 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$159$1,199
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
Low - 1080p
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294 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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260 FPS
High - 1080p
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230 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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214 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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166 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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101 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) orGeForce RTX 4080
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 4080100.8
Radeon RX 7900 XT86.1-15%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) orGeForce RTX 4080
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44-12%
GeForce RTX 408011.89

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
3,0983% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 40802,685% better
86,26782% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 2,685% better performance than the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) is ranked 298th with a score of 3,098, and the GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 86,267.

Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
19.4812% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4080269% better
71.9545% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 269% better value for the money than the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) is ranked 87th with a performance per dollar of 19.48, and the GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 43rd with a performance per dollar of 71.95.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+3,276%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055+2,710%
GeForce RTX 408086,267+2,685%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322+2,590%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896+2,350%
GeForce GTX 4704,342+40%
Radeon HD 68704,218+36%
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)3,098
Radeon HD 6450623-80%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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27,735
3DMark Time Spy Score
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25,625
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
18,782
185,431
(+887.28%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
2,825
57,903
(+1,949.66%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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211,103
3DMark 11 Performance Score
3,356
57,741
(+1,620.53%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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158.9
PassMark G3D Mark
2,172
34,626
(+1,494.2%)
PassMark G2D Mark
457
1,239
(+171.12%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
36
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
CodenameCape VerdeAD103
ArchitectureGCN 1.0Ada Lovelace
Process Size28 nm5 nm
Transistors1,500 million45,900 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
Memory Size1,024 MB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth72 Gb/s716.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,125 MHz1,400 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache16 KB128 KB
L2 Cache256 KB64 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W320 W
Suggested PSU250 W700 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
Stream Processors (SP)640--
CUDA Cores--9,728
Compute Units (CU)10--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--76
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)40304
Render Output Units (ROP)16112
Tensor Cores--304
Ray Tracing Cores--76
Core Clock Speed1,000 MHz2,205 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--2,505 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
Pixel Fill Rate16 GPixel/s280.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate40 GTexel/s761.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,280 GFLOPS48.74 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance80 GFLOPS761.5 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)GeForce RTX 4080
DirectX12 (11_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL2.1 (1.2)3.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)6.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.