AMD Radeon HD 7770M vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains limited direct comparison data for the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and the AMD Radeon HD 7770M. The RX 9060 has extensive testing across multiple modern workloads, while the HD 7770M has only one recorded benchmark result. This asymmetry makes a traditional head-to-head comparison difficult, but the available data still reveals the massive performance gulf between these two products.

The RX 9060 achieves an average benchmark score of 16014 across ten tests. Its strongest result comes from Geekbench OpenCL, where it scores 88183. The HD 7770M's only recorded benchmark is Geekbench Metal, where it scores 13536. Even against the RX 9060's weakest results, the mobile GPU from 2012 is decisively outpaced. The RX 9060 scores 104 in Passmark DirectX 10, 182 in Passmark DirectX 11, and 44 in Passmark DirectX 12. The HD 7770M's sole score of 13536 in Geekbench Metal represents its entire recorded performance footprint.

The RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The HD 7770M sits at the 54th percentile. While the percentile difference appears modest, the underlying scores tell a different story. The RX 9060's average of 16014 is roughly 18% higher than the HD 7770M's 13536. This places the RX 9060 in a completely different performance tier despite the seemingly close percentile ranking.

The nearest rivals for each card highlight their respective positions. The RX 9060's closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which averages 16129, a delta of -0.7%. The AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 both average around 15862 and 15852 respectively, each with a delta of 1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails at 15679, a delta of 2.1%. These are modern, mid-range desktop parts that compete directly with the RX 9060.

The HD 7770M's nearest rivals are far more revealing. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT averages 13543, a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 averages 13515, a delta of 0.2%. The NVIDIA P106-090 averages 13470, a delta of 0.5%. The AMD Radeon Pro 555 averages 13407, a delta of 1%. These rivals span from a flagship modern GPU to aging desktop parts, but they all cluster tightly around the HD 7770M's single benchmark score.

The RX 9060's benchmark suite shows a modern GPU designed for current workloads. Its Passmark G3D score of 17631 and Passmark GPU Compute score of 9919 demonstrate substantial compute capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 indicates strong modern gaming performance. The HD 7770M has no comparable modern gaming benchmark data in the database, only its Geekbench Metal score.

The performance gap between these two cards is best understood through their architectural lineage. The RX 9060 is built for 2025's gaming landscape, while the HD 7770M shipped in 2012. The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between them, and the wins counter shows zero for both cards. The available data nevertheless confirms that the RX 9060 operates in a performance class that the HD 7770M cannot approach.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 9060 compare to the AMD Radeon HD 7770M in average benchmark score?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the HD 7770M has an average score of 13536. The RX 9060 outperforms the HD 7770M by a margin of roughly 18%.

Q: What is the best recorded benchmark result for each card?

A: The RX 9060's best result is its Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183. The HD 7770M's only recorded benchmark is Geekbench Metal, where it scores 13536.

Q: Which card has a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RX 9060 ranks at the 59th percentile, while the HD 7770M ranks at the 54th percentile. Despite the modest percentile gap, the actual score difference is substantial.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each card based on average score?

A: The RX 9060's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with an average score of 16129 and a delta of -0.7%. The HD 7770M's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT with an average score of 13543 and a delta of -0.1%.

Q: Does the RX 9060 have any benchmark results in the same tests as the HD 7770M?

A: No. The RX 9060 has results in 3DMark Steel Nomad, Geekbench OpenCL, Geekbench Vulkan, and multiple Passmark tests. The HD 7770M only has a Geekbench Metal score. There are no overlapping benchmark tests between the two cards.

Q: How do the production statuses of the two cards differ?

A: The RX 9060 has an active production status, while the HD 7770M is end-of-life. This reflects their release dates: the RX 9060 was released in 2025, and the HD 7770M was released in 2012.

Architecture Differences

The RX 9060 uses the Navi 44 chip based on RDNA 4.0 architecture, codenamed Strix Point. It belongs to the Navi IV generation within the RX 9000 series. The HD 7770M uses the Chelsea chip based on GCN 1.0 architecture, from the London generation within the HD 7700M series. These architectures represent two completely different design philosophies separated by over a decade of GPU evolution.

The manufacturing process highlights this generational leap. The RX 9060 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the HD 7770M uses a 28 nm process also at TSMC. The transistor counts reflect this difference dramatically. The RX 9060 packs 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 149.2 million per square millimeter. The HD 7770M has 1,500 million transistors on a 123 mm² die, with a density of 12.2 million per square millimeter. The RX 9060 has nearly 20 times more transistors and more than 12 times the density.

The RX 9060 features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also includes 28 ray tracing cores. The HD 7770M has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with no ray tracing support. The RX 9060's pixel rate is 191.4 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 334.9 GTexel/s. The HD 7770M's pixel rate is 10.80 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 21.60 GTexel/s. The RX 9060 delivers roughly 18 times the pixel throughput and 15 times the texture throughput.

Compute performance follows the same pattern. The RX 9060 delivers 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 at the same 21.43 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. The HD 7770M delivers 691.2 GFLOPS of FP32 with no recorded FP16 capability. The RX 9060 has over 30 times the raw FP32 compute power.

The API support differs in important ways. The RX 9060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The HD 7770M supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. The RX 9060's DirectX 12 Ultimate support includes features like ray tracing and mesh shaders that the HD 7770M cannot access.

Specification Differences

The RX 9060 and HD 7770M differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The most fundamental difference is the process node: 4 nm versus 28 nm. This drives the massive transistor count disparity: 29,700 million versus 1,500 million.

Clock speeds tell a story of engineering progress. The RX 9060 has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a boost clock of 2990 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The HD 7770M has no recorded base, boost, or game clocks, but its memory runs at 1000 MHz with 4 Gbps effective speed. The RX 9060's memory clock is more than double the HD 7770M's.

Memory configuration shows a dramatic improvement. The RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The HD 7770M has 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 64.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The RX 9060 has four times the memory capacity and 4.5 times the bandwidth.

The RX 9060 has a TDP of 132 W, while the HD 7770M has a TDP of 32 W. The RX 9060 requires a 300 W suggested PSU and uses a 1x 8-pin power connector. It is a dual-slot card. The HD 7770M has no recorded slot width, power connectors, or suggested PSU, as it is a mobile GPU with power delivery dependent on the host laptop.

The bus interface differs as well. The RX 9060 uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the HD 7770M uses PCIe 2.0 x16. This represents a generational leap in host connectivity. The RX 9060's display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. The HD 7770M's display outputs are described as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning they vary by laptop implementation.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 9060 wins in every measurable performance category with recorded data. Its average benchmark score of 16014 versus the HD 7770M's 13536 gives it a clear overall victory. The RX 9060 also wins on percentile ranking, sitting at the 59th percentile compared to the HD 7770M's 54th.

The RX 9060 is the obvious choice for modern gaming and compute workloads. Its DirectX 12 Ultimate support, ray tracing cores, and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility make it suitable for current and near-future games. Its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 performance enables serious compute tasks, from content creation to scientific workloads.

The HD 7770M's only recorded victory is its power efficiency. At 32 W TDP versus the RX 9060's 132 W, it draws significantly less power. This makes sense for a mobile GPU from 2012, where battery life and thermal constraints were paramount. The HD 7770M's 1024 MB memory and 64.00 GB/s bandwidth were adequate for its era, but they cannot handle modern workloads.

The HD 7770M also wins on legacy compatibility, if such a metric matters. Its GCN 1.0 architecture and DirectX 12 (11_1) support may be relevant for very old software that predates modern API requirements. However, the database shows no benchmark data to quantify this advantage.

For any modern use case, the RX 9060 is the clear winner. The data shows a GPU that sits comfortably among current mid-range desktop parts, competing with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and AMD Radeon RX 7700. The HD 7770M, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT in its nearest rivals, a strange grouping that reflects its single benchmark score rather than its true performance class.

The RX 9060's active production status and 2025 release date mean it will receive ongoing driver support and optimizations. The HD 7770M's end-of-life status means it has no future development. For anyone building a system today, the RX 9060 is the only reasonable choice. The HD 7770M belongs in a museum or a retro computing project, not in a modern gaming rig.