Quadro K500M vs Radeon HD 7670M
Quadro K500M
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Radeon HD 7670M
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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 K500M is positioned at rank 221 and the Radeon HD 7670M is on rank 325, so the Quadro K500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K500M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7670M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 7670M.
| Insight | Quadro K500M | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K500M 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 K500M and Radeon HD 7670M
Quadro K500M
The Quadro K500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 480 points.
Radeon HD 7670M
The Radeon HD 7670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 476 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K500M scores 480 and the Radeon HD 7670M reaches 476 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K500M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7670M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K500M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7670M). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K500M) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670M).
| Feature | Quadro K500M | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 480 | 476 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.369 TFLOPS+9% | 2.176 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 | Quadro K500M | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7670M has 1 GB. The Quadro K500M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro K500M | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K500M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 7670M's 100W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 7670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K500M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7670M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K500M | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 4.8 |
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