Quadro 4000M vs Radeon HD 6770

NVIDIA

Quadro 4000M

2011Core: 475 MHz

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AMD

Radeon HD 6770

2011Boost: 900 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
  • More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

Radeon HD 6770

2011

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro 4000M better than Radeon HD 6770?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,287 vs 1,271 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro 4000M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro 4000M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of 1 GB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Quadro 4000M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro 4000M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $129 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 6770 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon HD 6770 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 6770 is 2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM, 1,271 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetQuadro 4000MRadeon HD 6770
1080p
low51 FPS15 FPS
medium41 FPS9 FPS
high25 FPS6 FPS
ultra15 FPS3 FPS
1440p
low28 FPS10 FPS
medium21 FPS5 FPS
high12 FPS3 FPS
ultra7 FPS1 FPS
4K
low11 FPS4 FPS
medium9 FPS2 FPS
high5 FPS1 FPS
ultra5 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro 4000MRadeon HD 6770
1080p
low58 FPS34 FPS
medium46 FPS15 FPS
high39 FPS11 FPS
ultra29 FPS8 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS15 FPS
medium30 FPS7 FPS
high20 FPS5 FPS
ultra16 FPS4 FPS
4K
low18 FPS5 FPS
medium12 FPS3 FPS
high9 FPS2 FPS
ultra6 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro 4000MRadeon HD 6770
1080p
low58 FPS57 FPS
medium46 FPS46 FPS
high39 FPS38 FPS
ultra29 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS43 FPS
medium35 FPS34 FPS
high29 FPS29 FPS
ultra22 FPS21 FPS
4K
low29 FPS29 FPS
medium23 FPS23 FPS
high19 FPS19 FPS
ultra14 FPS14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro 4000MRadeon HD 6770
1080p
low58 FPS57 FPS
medium46 FPS46 FPS
high39 FPS38 FPS
ultra29 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low15 FPS38 FPS
medium13 FPS28 FPS
high11 FPS22 FPS
ultra9 FPS15 FPS
4K
low11 FPS22 FPS
medium8 FPS16 FPS
high7 FPS13 FPS
ultra5 FPS8 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000M and Radeon HD 6770

NVIDIA

Quadro 4000M

The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.

AMD

Radeon HD 6770

The Radeon HD 6770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,271 points. Launch price was $129.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro 4000M scores 1,287 and the Radeon HD 6770 reaches 1,271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000M is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 6770 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (Quadro 4000M) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6770). Raw compute: 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770).

FeatureQuadro 4000MRadeon HD 6770
G3D Mark Score
1,287+1%
1,271
Architecture
Fermi
TeraScale 2
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
336
800+138%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6384 TFLOPS
1.36 TFLOPS+113%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+40%
40
L1 Cache
448 KB+460%
80 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 4000MRadeon HD 6770
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 4000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6770 has 1 GB. The Quadro 4000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 6770) — the Quadro 4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 4000MRadeon HD 6770
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+100%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 4000M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 6770's 108W — a 7.7% difference. The Quadro 4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro 4000MRadeon HD 6770
TDP
100W-7%
108W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
198mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
12.9+9%
11.8