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GeForce 8200
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Radeon HD 3670
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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 8200 is positioned at rank 517 and the Radeon HD 3670 is on rank 320, so the Radeon HD 3670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8200
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8200.
| Insight | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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
The GeForce 8200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 191.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+191.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 8200 and Radeon HD 3670
GeForce 8200
The GeForce 8200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.
Radeon HD 3670
The Radeon HD 3670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8200 scores 164 and the Radeon HD 3670 reaches 169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 3670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8200) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 3670). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3670). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 164 | 169+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1536+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+359% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+31% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 96+500% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8200) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3670) — the GeForce 8200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8200) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3670). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8200) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3670). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8200 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 3670's 250W — a 153.4% difference. The GeForce 8200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3670). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-87% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+614% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8200 launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 3670 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The GeForce 8200 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 8200) vs 11.3 (Radeon HD 3670) — the GeForce 8200 offers 190.3% better value. The GeForce 8200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 3670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-60% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8+190% | 11.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | Cayman |
| Release | July 22 2014 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #832 | #596 |
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