GeForce GT 540M vs Mobility Radeon HD 4670
GeForce GT 540M
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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 GT 540M is positioned at rank 172 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is on rank 418, so the GeForce GT 540M 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 540M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 540M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4670.
| Insight | GeForce GT 540M | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 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 $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 46.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 540M | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅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 GT 540M and Mobility Radeon HD 4670
GeForce GT 540M
The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 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 GT 540M scores 474 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 reaches 463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 540M is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 540M) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 474+2% | 463 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+18% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.0+21% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 540M) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 540M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 540M draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4670's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 540M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 9.5 | 15.4+62% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 23.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 offers 46.2% better value. The GeForce GT 540M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $67 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.8 | 23.1+46% |
| Codename | GK107 | M98 |
| Release | January 9 2013 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #792 | #927 |
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