GeForce 800M vs Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
GeForce 800M
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Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 800M is positioned at rank 290 and the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual is on rank 576, so the GeForce 800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 800M.
| Insight | GeForce 800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 800M and Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
GeForce 800M
The GeForce 800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 477 points.
Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual
The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 478 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 800M scores 477 and the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual reaches 478 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 800M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 477 | 478 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 800M) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11_1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 800M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 800M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 800M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.5+51% | 9.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 800M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 800M | Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GM108 | — |
| Release | March 12 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #854 | #881 |
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