NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M

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Performance
GeForce GTX 770M614% better
4,8895% of 104,598
GeForce GT 420M
6851% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 770M has 614% better performance than the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 770M
No data available
GeForce GT 420M
No data available

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK106) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 770M has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 96.19 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 GTX 770M includes 960 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 706 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 797 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 770M has the 252nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.67% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2010. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF108) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GT 420M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 GT 420M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 500 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 23 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 420M has the 490th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.65% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKeplerFermi
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q3 2010
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-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 BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite
GeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
Low - 720p
189 FPS
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Medium - 768p
118 FPS
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High - 768p
100 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
31 FPS
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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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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
GeForce GTX 770M614% better
4,8895% of 104,598
GeForce GT 420M
6851% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 770M has 614% better performance than the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 770M is ranked 252nd with a score of 4,889, and the GeForce GT 420M is ranked 490th with a score of 685.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 770M
No data available
GeForce GT 420M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 770M and the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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.

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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
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
23,513
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
3,347
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
5,066
(+553.68%)
775
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
95.1
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PassMark G3D Mark
2,792
(+603.27%)
397
PassMark G2D Mark
345
(+301.16%)
86
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
48.5
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Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
40.1
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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.

SpecGeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
CodenameGK106GF108
ArchitectureKeplerFermi
Process Size28 nm40 nm
Transistors2,540 million585 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
Memory Size3 GB1,024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5DDR3
Memory Bandwidth96.19 Gb/s25.6 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,002 MHz800 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit128 bit
L1 Cache16 KB64 KB
L2 Cache384 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W23 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
CUDA Cores96096
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)52
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)8016
Render Output Units (ROP)244
Core Clock Speed706 MHz500 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)797 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
Pixel Fill Rate15.94 GPixel/s2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate63.76 GTexel/s8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.53 TFLOPS192 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance63.76 GFLOPS16 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 770MGeForce GT 420M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)5.1

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