Radeon 530 vs Radeon HD 7670A
Radeon 530
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Radeon HD 7670A
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7670A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7670A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 530.
| Insight | Radeon 530 | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7670A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7670A holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 24% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 530 | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Radeon 530 and Radeon HD 7670A
Radeon 530
The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.
Radeon HD 7670A
The Radeon HD 7670A 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: 1,050 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 530 scores 1,037 and the Radeon HD 7670A reaches 1,050 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 530 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 7670A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 530) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7670A). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670A).
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,037 | 1,050+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS+37% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+100% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 530) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7670A) — the Radeon HD 7670A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 530 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7670A's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7670A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 530) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7670A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.7 | 23.3+13% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 7670A launched at $100 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7670A costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.2 (Radeon 530) vs 26.3 (Radeon HD 7670A) — the Radeon HD 7670A offers 24.1% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $40-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.2 | 26.3+24% |
| Codename | Weston | Turks |
| Release | April 18 2017 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #873 | #870 |
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