GeForce GTX 285M SLI vs Radeon HD 6670
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
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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 GTX 285M SLI is positioned at rank 409 and the Radeon HD 6670 is on rank 172, so the Radeon HD 6670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6670 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 285M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $99), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 150.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) |
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 GTX 285M SLI and Radeon HD 6670
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 734 points.
Radeon HD 6670
The Radeon HD 6670 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: 725 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI scores 734 and the Radeon HD 6670 reaches 725 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 6670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6670).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 734+1% | 725 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1536+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6670 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 6670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6670). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs None (Radeon HD 6670). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6670).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6670's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs 250W (Radeon HD 6670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 75-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+69% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI costs 59.6% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.4 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) vs 7.3 (Radeon HD 6670) — the GeForce GTX 285M SLI offers 152.1% better value. The Radeon HD 6670 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 285M SLI | Radeon HD 6670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-60% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.4+152% | 7.3 |
| Codename | N10E-GTX | Cayman |
| Release | March 2 2009 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #753 | #596 |
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