GeForce GTX 770M vs Radeon Pro 450

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 770M

2013Core: 811 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 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.

GeForce GTX 770M

2013

Why buy it

  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 114.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 35W.

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 35W instead of 75W, a 40W reduction.
  • More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 770M better than Radeon Pro 450?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,784 vs 2,723 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 770M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 770M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 3 GB instead of 2 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?
GeForce GTX 770M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 770M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 770M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro 450 is the newer 2016 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (35W vs 75W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon Pro 450 make more sense than GeForce GTX 770M?
Yes. Radeon Pro 450 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (35W vs 75W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 770M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 770M currently gives you 2.2% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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

PresetGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
1080p
low31 FPS37 FPS
medium20 FPS22 FPS
high14 FPS16 FPS
ultra8 FPS9 FPS
1440p
low24 FPS25 FPS
medium14 FPS15 FPS
high7 FPS8 FPS
ultra4 FPS4 FPS
4K
low9 FPS9 FPS
medium6 FPS6 FPS
high4 FPS4 FPS
ultra3 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
1080p
low39 FPS45 FPS
medium19 FPS24 FPS
high14 FPS17 FPS
ultra9 FPS11 FPS
1440p
low20 FPS20 FPS
medium9 FPS12 FPS
high7 FPS8 FPS
ultra5 FPS6 FPS
4K
low6 FPS6 FPS
medium3 FPS4 FPS
high3 FPS3 FPS
ultra2 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
1080p
low125 FPS123 FPS
medium100 FPS98 FPS
high84 FPS82 FPS
ultra63 FPS61 FPS
1440p
low94 FPS92 FPS
medium75 FPS74 FPS
high63 FPS61 FPS
ultra47 FPS46 FPS
4K
low63 FPS61 FPS
medium50 FPS49 FPS
high42 FPS41 FPS
ultra31 FPS31 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
1080p
low112 FPS123 FPS
medium88 FPS98 FPS
high68 FPS82 FPS
ultra51 FPS61 FPS
1440p
low62 FPS92 FPS
medium49 FPS74 FPS
high41 FPS61 FPS
ultra29 FPS46 FPS
4K
low33 FPS59 FPS
medium25 FPS44 FPS
high21 FPS35 FPS
ultra14 FPS25 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770M and Radeon Pro 450

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

AMD

Radeon Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

FeatureGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score
2,784+2%
2,723
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
960+50%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.53 TFLOPS+49%
1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs
24+50%
16
TMUs
80+100%
40
L1 Cache
80 KB
160 KB+100%
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
1 MB+163%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 770M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 450 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 770M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 770M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity
3 GB+50%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
1 MB+163%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12_0
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
Encoder
1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
VCE 3.4
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
TDP
75W
35W-53%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
37.1
77.8+110%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 770MRadeon Pro 450
MSRP
$0
Codename
GK106
Baffin
Release
May 30 2013
October 30 2016
Ranking
#603
#612