GeForce 8800 GT vs Mobility Radeon HD 4670
GeForce 8800 GT
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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 8800 GT is positioned at rank 656 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is on rank 418, so the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GT
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 8800 GT and Mobility Radeon HD 4670
GeForce 8800 GT
The GeForce 8800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 457 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 4670
The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 463 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8800 GT scores 457 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 reaches 463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800 GT is built on G9x while the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 uses TeraScale, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800 GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 457 | 463+1% |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 800+257% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GT) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800 GT) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8800 GT draws 150W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4670's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800 GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0 | 15.4+413% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8800 GT launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 launched at $67 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.3 (GeForce 8800 GT) vs 23.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 offers 26.2% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $67-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.3 | 23.1+26% |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | M98 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #825 | #927 |
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