GeForce GT 130 vs Radeon HD 4670
GeForce GT 130
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Radeon HD 4670
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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 GT 130 is positioned at rank 267 and the Radeon HD 4670 is on rank 208, so the 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 GT 130
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 130 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 130 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4670 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 130 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 130 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $67), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($67) |
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 GT 130 and Radeon HD 4670
GeForce GT 130
The GeForce GT 130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 381 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon HD 4670
The Radeon HD 4670 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: 382 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 130 scores 381 and the Radeon HD 4670 reaches 382 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 4670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 4670). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4670). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 381 | 382 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+140% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+67% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 96+300% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 192 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | 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)
The GeForce GT 130 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4670 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 130 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+50% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 130) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4670). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 4670's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The GeForce GT 130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130) vs 300W (Radeon HD 4670). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 193mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-88% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 229mm | 193mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.7+747% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 4670 launched at $67 and now averages $67. The GeForce GT 130 costs 70.1% less ($47 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (GeForce GT 130) vs 5.7 (Radeon HD 4670) — the GeForce GT 130 offers 235.1% better value. The GeForce GT 130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $67-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-70% | $67 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1+235% | 5.7 |
| Codename | GP108 | Cayman |
| Release | May 17 2017 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #641 | #596 |
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