GRID K180Q vs Radeon HD 8670M

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.

GRID K180Q vs Radeon HD 8670M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GRID K180Q vs Radeon HD 8670M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID K180Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

Radeon HD 8670M

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID K180Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.7% in PassMark G3D (534 vs 520), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID K180Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID K180Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID K180Q vs Radeon HD 8670M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GRID K180Q

The GRID K180Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 534 points. Launch price was $1,875.

Radeon HD 8670M

The Radeon HD 8670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GRID K180Q scores 534 and the Radeon HD 8670M reaches 520 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K180Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8670M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K180Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670M).

Feature	GRID K180Q	Radeon HD 8670M
G3D Mark Score	534+3%	520
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+20%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	2.304 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K180Q	Radeon HD 8670M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K180Q has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8670M carries 1 GB. Radeon HD 8670M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID K180Q and System on the Radeon HD 8670M.

Feature	GRID K180Q	Radeon HD 8670M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GRID K180Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8670M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K180Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8670M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.