Radeon HD 4770 vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

When comparing Radeon HD 4770 and Radeon HD 4870 X2, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon HD 4770 and Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 4770
Radeon HD 4870 X2

Main Specs

  Radeon HD 4770 Radeon HD 4870 X2
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 286 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
 
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 257% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 4770.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon HD 4770 has 511 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Radeon HD 4770 and Radeon HD 4870 X2 are build with TeraScale architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon HD 4770 is 50 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • Radeon HD 4770 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 64 mm longer, than Radeon HD 4770.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 400 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4770.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 3−4
ultra / 1080p 0−1 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 10−12 14−16
medium / 1080p 2−3 6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4870 X2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than Radeon HD 4770.

Full Specs

  Radeon HD 4770 Radeon HD 4870 X2
Architecture TeraScale TeraScale
Code name RV740 R700
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 28 April 2009 12 August 2008
Pipelines 640 800
Core clock speed 750 MHz 700 MHz
Transistor count 826 million 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 24.00 28.00
Floating-point performance 960.0 gflops 2x 1,120.0 gflops
Length 203 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 4.1 4.1
OpenGL 3.3 3.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A