Quadro FX 5600 vs Radeon HD 8670M
Quadro FX 5600
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Radeon HD 8670M
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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 Quadro FX 5600 is positioned at rank 407 and the Radeon HD 8670M is on rank 272, so the Radeon HD 8670M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5600
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8670M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8670M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 5600 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 5600 and Radeon HD 8670M
Quadro FX 5600
The Quadro FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $3,499.
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 Quadro FX 5600 scores 525 and the Radeon HD 8670M reaches 520 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8670M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5600) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 525 | 520 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.304 TFLOPS+270% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro FX 5600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8670M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 5600) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8670M) — the Radeon HD 8670M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5600 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 8670M's 100W — a 61.6% difference. The Radeon HD 8670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8670M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8 | 5.2+86% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8670M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | Neptune |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #815 | #507 |
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