Arc A770M vs ATI Radeon HD 4890
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon HD 4890 with Arc A770M, including specs and performance data.
A770M outperforms HD 4890 by a whopping 671% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 779 | 227 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.42 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 1.51 | 18.44 |
| Architecture | TeraScale (2005−2013) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) |
| GPU code name | RV790 | DG2-512 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 2 April 2009 (17 years ago) | 2022 (4 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $249 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 800 | 4096 |
| Core clock speed | 850 MHz | 1650 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 2050 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 959 million | 21,700 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 6 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 190 Watt | 120 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 34.00 | 524.8 |
| Floating-point processing power | 1.36 TFLOPS | 16.79 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 128 |
| TMUs | 40 | 256 |
| Tensor Cores | no data | 512 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | no data | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 16 MB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | no data | large |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Length | 241 mm | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | no data |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 975 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 124.8 GB/s | 512.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | Portable Device Dependent |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 6.6 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| DLSS | - | + |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 10−12
−710%
| 81
+710%
|
| 1440p | 6−7
−733%
| 50
+733%
|
| 4K | 4−5
−775%
| 35
+775%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 24.90 | no data |
| 1440p | 41.50 | no data |
| 4K | 62.25 | no data |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Atomic Heart | 80−85
+0%
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80−85
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 160−170
+0%
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160−170
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 113
+0%
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113
+0%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Atomic Heart | 80−85
+0%
|
80−85
+0%
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| Battlefield 5 | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 160−170
+0%
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160−170
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 95
+0%
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95
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 106
+0%
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106
+0%
|
| Fortnite | 130−140
+0%
|
130−140
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 5 | 90−95
+0%
|
90−95
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 110−120
+0%
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110−120
+0%
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| Valorant | 180−190
+0%
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180−190
+0%
|
Full HD
High
| Atomic Heart | 80−85
+0%
|
80−85
+0%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 160−170
+0%
|
160−170
+0%
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280
+0%
|
270−280
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 77
+0%
|
77
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 130−140
+0%
|
130−140
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 99
+0%
|
99
+0%
|
| Fortnite | 130−140
+0%
|
130−140
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 5 | 90−95
+0%
|
90−95
+0%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 86
+0%
|
86
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 93
+0%
|
93
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 173
+0%
|
173
+0%
|
| Valorant | 180−190
+0%
|
180−190
+0%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 67
+0%
|
67
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 130−140
+0%
|
130−140
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 95
+0%
|
95
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 51
+0%
|
51
+0%
|
| Valorant | 180−190
+0%
|
180−190
+0%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 130−140
+0%
|
130−140
+0%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 79
+0%
|
79
+0%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 200−210
+0%
|
200−210
+0%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 55−60
+0%
|
55−60
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 57
+0%
|
57
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+0%
|
170−180
+0%
|
| Valorant | 210−220
+0%
|
210−220
+0%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 75−80
+0%
|
75−80
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 44
+0%
|
44
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 81
+0%
|
81
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 75−80
+0%
|
75−80
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 50−55
+0%
|
50−55
+0%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 70−75
+0%
|
70−75
+0%
|
4K
High
| Atomic Heart | 21−24
+0%
|
21−24
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 45
+0%
|
45
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 37
+0%
|
37
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 62
+0%
|
62
+0%
|
| Valorant | 170−180
+0%
|
170−180
+0%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 45−50
+0%
|
45−50
+0%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 22
+0%
|
22
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 90−95
+0%
|
90−95
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 45
+0%
|
45
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55
+0%
|
50−55
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
This is how ATI HD 4890 and Arc A770M compete in popular games:
- Arc A770M is 710% faster in 1080p
- Arc A770M is 733% faster in 1440p
- Arc A770M is 775% faster in 4K
All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 63 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.71 | 28.59 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 16 GB |
| Chip lithography | 55 nm | 6 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 190 Watt | 120 Watt |
Arc A770M has a 671% higher aggregate performance score, a 1500% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 817% more advanced lithography process, and 58% lower power consumption.
The Arc A770M is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon HD 4890 in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon HD 4890 is a desktop graphics card while Arc A770M is a notebook one.
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