GeForce GTX 670M vs Radeon HD 5830

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. The GeForce GTX 670M is positioned at rank #149 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#139

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

317%

#141

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

287%

#142

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

286%

#146

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

260%

#147

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

259%

#149

GeForce GTX 670M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 5830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 670M	Radeon HD 5830
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 5830 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 670M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5830 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670M and Radeon HD 5830

GeForce GTX 670M

The GeForce GTX 670M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 598 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,714 points.

Radeon HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670M scores 1,714 and the Radeon HD 5830 reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 5830 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830). Raw compute: 0.8037 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670M	Radeon HD 5830
G3D Mark Score	1,714	1,726
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	1120+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8037 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+123%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	448 KB+300%	112 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 670M	Radeon HD 5830
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 670M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5830 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 670M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670M	Radeon HD 5830
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+200%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670M	Radeon HD 5830
DirectX	12 (11_0)+7%	11.2
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GTX 670M) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670M	Radeon HD 5830
Encoder	No NVENC (Fermi)	UVD 2.2
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 5830's 175W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5830). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.