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MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£320VRAM:2 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):230 W

MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

40%

4.0

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

4.0

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 89% of graphics cards
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

▼Worse than 82%
4.0

Technical score

Technical score
4.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

44%

2.0

Performance

24%

3.4

Memory

12%

7.5

Power

11%

6.3

Features

5%

8.3

Design

4%

6.6

Connectivity

▼Worse than 93%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 85% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 85%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £320
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming

Based on 8 · 2

Reviewers like its quiet cooler and strong overclocking, but many find gaming performance underwhelming and the bundle thin.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming

Based on 201 owners sharing their experience in online comments

72%positive14%mixed14%negative

Owners praise its lasting gaming performance and value, while limited VRAM and reliability failures cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Several owners said their cards died after several years, sometimes from heat buildup from dust or from sitting unused in a case.13
  • Owners said 2 GB of VRAM became a bottleneck in newer or heavier games, forcing lower textures.11
  • Some owners saw frame rates fall to around 30 fps with long stutters in demanding titles.11
  • Owners said newer games like Red Dead Redemption 2 were out of reach, and others needed low or medium settings.8
  • Owners reported display driver crashes, sometimes helped by a clean driver reinstall or a VBIOS update.6
  • Owners reported the card reaching about 80 degrees C under load, even with good case airflow or fresh thermal paste.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
4.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

44%

2.0

Performance

24%

3.4

Memory

12%

7.5

Power

11%

6.3

Features

5%

8.3

Design

4%

6.6

Connectivity

4.0
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

6.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
2,300 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 2,300 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 94.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
5,963 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 5,963 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 92.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
3,178 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 3,178 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 89.3% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
3.37 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 3.37 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 90.8% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
2 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
224.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 224.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 83.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
7,010 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 7,010 MHz, which is slower than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.2
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 94.9% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
4096x2160
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 92.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal to 8.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.2
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
2.7 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 2.7 Gbps, which is slower than on 94.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
230 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 230 W, which is higher than that of 56.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
245 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 245 W under peak load, which is higher than 56% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
230 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 230 W, which is higher than that of 51.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
230 W
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What reviewers say
Size
260x 126x 38 mm
Length
260 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 260 mm long, which is shorter than 65.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
111 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 83.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,013 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,013 g, which is lighter than 50.1% of Graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming vs the average graphics card

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  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 16.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 85% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.2
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 22.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (260 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    260 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 16.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 85% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.2
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
    1:24 vs 1:64
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 0.2% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,753 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,753 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 W vs 650 W
  • 14 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 22.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (260 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    260 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 52.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,197 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,197 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 32 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    8 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 42.8% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,098 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,098 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 48.7% lower sentiment score
    4.0 vs 7.8
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.82 vs 7.4).
    6.82 vs 7.41
  • 52.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,197 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,197 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 32 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    8 vs 40
  • 42.8% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,098 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,098 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 63.3% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (138.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    138.9 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 69.9% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (48.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    48.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    32 vs 64
  • 85.1% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (3.4 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    3.37 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 56 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (128 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    128 vs 184
  • 10 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2013 vs 2023).
    May 2013
    2013 vs 2023
  • 73.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (5,963 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    5,963 points vs 22,638 points
  • 84.4% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2,300 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    2,300 points vs 14,779 points
  • 73.7% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3,178 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    3,178 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 70.8% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.14 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2,816 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,536 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,536 vs 4,352
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 63.1% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,010 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    7,010 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 49.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (224.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    224.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    16 KB vs 128 KB
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
    1.2 vs 1.4
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
    6.5 vs 6.8
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 84.5% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (3,540 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    3,540 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1 vs 3.1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1a).
    1.4a vs 2.1a
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
    1.2 vs 1.4a
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
    1.4 vs 2.3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    1 vs 6
  • Lower display resolution
    This graphics card supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
    4096x2160 vs 7680x4320
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 87.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (2.7 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    2.7 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 25 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (25 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    25 dB vs 0 dB
  • 7% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (230 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    230 W vs 215 W
  • 3.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
DanielC
≈ estimated
03/11/2024
Hands-on test · games at low and medium settings
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming is an old card that still plays many games well and works as a daily driver despite its 2GB of VRAM.
8.0
TheTechGeek
≈ estimated
23/01/2014
Hands-on review · long gaming session and value check
Verdict
MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming is a solid OEM card for saving money, though it runs warm and has no warranty.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
guru3d.com
≈ estimated
20/06/2013
Lab test · Quiet GTX 770 cooler
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming is a quiet, cool card that performs like other GTX 770s, so it suits buyers who want stock speed with better cooling.
4.0
umtalelab.com
≈ estimated
02/03/2025
Retro test · Current games
Verdict
The MSI GTX 770 Gaming OC still handles esports and older titles like Dota 2, but missing DirectX 12 locks it out of most modern single-player games.
8.8
bjorn3d.com
✓ explicit
12/11/2023
Hands-on review · Custom cooler
Verdict
The MSI GTX 770 Gaming suits gamers who want a quieter, sturdier custom-cooled card with easy one-click overclocking, though its Military Class badge adds little.
9.5
kitguru.net
≈ estimated
30/05/2013
Benchmark review · Overclocked 1080p card
Verdict
The MSI Twin Frozr GTX770 OC is a fast 1080p card that beats the 6GB Sapphire HD7970 Toxic in benchmarks, but its 2GB memory suits 1080p better than large screens.
overclockers.com
30/05/2013
Not graded yet
9.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
20/09/2013
Hands-on test · Quiet high-end card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming is a fast, quiet card that edges out the AMD 7970 while drawing less power, best for buyers who want NVIDIA's software extras.
9.0
muycomputer.com
≈ estimated
12/08/2013
Lab test · Quiet overclocked card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming is a quiet, well-cooled overclocked GTX 680 that suits demanding gamers who want strong performance without tweaking.
10
hwlegend.tech
✓ explicit
30/05/2013
Hands-on test · Teardown and cooling
Verdict
The MSI GTX 770 Twin Frozr Gaming OC is a quiet two-slot card with a bold look, but it dumps hot air into the case, so it needs good ventilation.
9.0
rehwolution.it
✓ explicit
06/05/2014
Lab test · Overclocking gains
Verdict
The MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming is a strong Full HD overclocker, reaching over 1300MHz with a small voltage bump, suiting gamers who like to tune clocks.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming

  • Extremely quiet operation, described as nearly inaudible at idle and very silent even under full gaming load
  • Excellent cooling performance with the Twin Frozr IV system, often keeping temperatures below the 80°C thermal limit
  • Strong value for money, providing high performance at or near reference design pricing
  • Smooth 1080p gaming performance in modern and classic titles, reaching high frame rates in games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2
  • Solid overclocking headroom, particularly for the memory, which can reach high effective speeds
  • Sturdy build quality and attractive aesthetics that match MSI's 'Gaming' series ecosystem

What customers don't like about MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming

  • Limited performance jump over the previous generation (GTX 680), as it is essentially a refined version of the same architecture
  • Higher power consumption than its predecessors, with a TDP rated at 230W
  • The 2GB VRAM limit can lead to stuttering or the need for lower texture settings in modern VRAM-intensive games
  • Large physical size can make installation difficult in smaller or older desktop cases
  • Requires high-wattage power supplies (minimum 600W recommended) and specific 8-pin + 6-pin power connectors

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's 28nm Kepler architecture, specifically featuring the GK104 GPU with 1,536 CUDA cores. This factory-overclocked edition operates at a base clock of 1058 MHz and a boost clock of 1137 MHz, paired with 2GB of high-speed 7 Gbps GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. Key characteristics include the Twin Frozr IV thermal design with dual 10cm PWM Propeller Blade fans and Military Class IV components for enhanced stability. Main pros include its exceptionally quiet operation (approximately 25.37 dB under load), effective cooling that maintains temperatures around 65°C, and solid 1080p gaming performance that surpasses the original GTX 680. However, cons include its high power consumption with a 230W TDP requiring 8-pin and 6-pin connectors, limited VRAM by modern standards, and the lack of current driver support as it has reached end-of-life status.

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