Radeon HD 3670 vs FirePro 2460
Radeon HD 3670
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon HD 3670 is positioned at rank 320 and the FirePro 2460 is on rank 353, so the Radeon HD 3670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3670
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 2460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3670.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 2460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 2460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 HD 3670 and FirePro 2460
Radeon HD 3670
The Radeon HD 3670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 169 points. Launch price was $369.
FirePro 2460
The FirePro 2460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3670 scores 169 and the FirePro 2460 reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the FirePro 2460 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 3670) vs 512 (FirePro 2460). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3670) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2460).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 169 | 170 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+200% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+252% | 0.768 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 3670) vs 256 KB (FirePro 2460) — the Radeon HD 3670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 3670) vs 11 (FirePro 2460). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11+9% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 3670) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2460). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 2.3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3670 draws 250W versus the FirePro 2460's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The FirePro 2460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3670) vs 350W (FirePro 2460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 170mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 2.3+229% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3670 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 2460 launched at $180 and now averages $10. The FirePro 2460 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (Radeon HD 3670) vs 17.0 (FirePro 2460) — the FirePro 2460 offers 50.4% better value. The FirePro 2460 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3670 | FirePro 2460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-44% | $180 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 17.0+50% |
| Codename | Cayman | Cape Verde |
| Release | December 14 2010 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #596 | #732 |
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