Mobility Radeon HD 5730 vs Radeon HD 8670D
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is positioned at rank 475 and the Radeon HD 8670D is on rank 146, so the Radeon HD 8670D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8670D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8670D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8670D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8670D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730 and Radeon HD 8670D
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 508 points.
Radeon HD 8670D
The Radeon HD 8670D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 517 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 scores 508 and the Radeon HD 8670D reaches 517 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8670D uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670D). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670D).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 508 | 517+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+129% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8670D has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8670D) — the Radeon HD 8670D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 8670D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8670D). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 3.2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8670D's 200W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8670D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2+292% | 2.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 8670D launched at $60 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 8670D costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 34.5 (Radeon HD 8670D) — the Radeon HD 8670D offers 35.8% better value. The Radeon HD 8670D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | Radeon HD 8670D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $60-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4 | 34.5+36% |
| Codename | Broadway | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #460 |
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