GRID K220Q vs Radeon HD 6670/7670
GRID K220Q
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Radeon HD 6670/7670
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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 GRID K220Q is positioned at rank 299 and the Radeon HD 6670/7670 is on rank 374, so the GRID K220Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K220Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6670/7670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K220Q.
| Insight | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (265mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6670/7670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6670/7670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GRID K220Q and Radeon HD 6670/7670
GRID K220Q
The GRID K220Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 2 2014. 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: 912 points. Launch price was $469.
Radeon HD 6670/7670
The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K220Q scores 912 and the Radeon HD 6670/7670 reaches 946 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K220Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6670/7670 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K220Q) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6670/7670). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K220Q) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6670/7670).
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 912 | 946+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+220% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+297% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+167% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K220Q) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 6670/7670) — the GRID K220Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K220Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 6670/7670's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K220Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6670/7670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 45W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 265mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 21.0+412% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K220Q launched at $469 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 6670/7670 launched at $99 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.8 (GRID K220Q) vs 23.6 (Radeon HD 6670/7670) — the Radeon HD 6670/7670 offers 3.5% better value. The GRID K220Q is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K220Q | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $469 | $99-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.8 | 23.6+4% |
| Codename | GK104 | Turks |
| Release | July 2 2014 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #907 | #870 |
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