AMD Radeon RX 640 vs AMD Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)

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Performance
Radeon RX 64069% better
5,2355% of 104,598
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
3,0983% of 104,598

The Radeon RX 640 has 69% better performance than the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 640
No data available
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
19.4812% of 161.45

The Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) has 12% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon RX 640 GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 640 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2020. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Polaris 23) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The RX 640 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 96 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 RX 640 includes 640 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,218 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,218 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 RX 640 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W.

Benchmark Performance

The RX 640 has the 245th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.00% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

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.

General Info

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

InfoRadeon RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
ManufacturerAMDAMD
ArchitectureGCN 4.0GCN 1.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2020Q1 2012
Launch Price (MSRP)--$159
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
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Radeon RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Low - 720p
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Medium - 1080p
26 FPS
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER84.2+225%
GeForce GTX 165077+197%
GeForce GT 103031.4+21%
Radeon RX 64025.9

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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon RX 64069% better
5,2355% of 104,598
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
3,0983% of 104,598

The Radeon RX 640 has 69% better performance than the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon RX 640 is ranked 245th with a score of 5,235, and the Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) is ranked 298th with a score of 3,098.

Performance per dollar
Radeon RX 640
No data available
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
19.4812% of 161.45

The Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) has 30% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)'s 19.48 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

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 RX 640 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 750 Ti5,378+3%
Radeon RX 550X5,344.5+2%
Radeon RX 6405,235
GeForce GTX 4805,014-4%
GeForce GT 10304,727.5-10%
GeForce GTX 4704,342-17%
Radeon HD 68704,218-19%
Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)3,098-41%
Radeon HD 6450623-88%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX 640 orRadeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)

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.

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BenchmarkRadeon RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,007.5
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3DMark Time Spy Score
1,116.5
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
19,945.5
(+6.19%)
18,782
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
3,498.5
(+23.84%)
2,825
3DMark 11 Performance Score
5,411
(+61.23%)
3,356
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
84.2
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PassMark G3D Mark
1,998
2,172
(+8.71%)
PassMark G2D Mark
343
457
(+33.24%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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36
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 RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
CodenamePolaris 23Cape Verde
ArchitectureGCN 4.0GCN 1.0
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors2,200 million1,500 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 RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Memory Size4 GB1,024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth96 Gb/s72 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz1,125 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit128 bit
L1 Cache16 KB16 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB

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 RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Slots1 slot2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)50 W80 W
Suggested PSU250 W250 W
Power Connectors--1x 6-pin
OutputsDisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, HDMI 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.2

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 RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Stream Processors (SP)640640
Compute Units (CU)1010
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4040
Render Output Units (ROP)1616
Core Clock Speed1,218 MHz1,000 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,218 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 RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
Pixel Fill Rate20.72 GPixel/s16 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate51.8 GTexel/s40 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.66 TFLOPS1,280 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance103.6 GFLOPS80 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 RX 640Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition)
DirectX12 (12_0)12 (11_1)
OpenCL2.12.1 (1.2)
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.5 (5.1)

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