Radeon HD 4670 vs Quadro FX 1800
Radeon HD 4670
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Quadro FX 1800
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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 4670 is positioned at rank 208 and the Quadro FX 1800 is on rank 364, so the Radeon HD 4670 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 4670
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4670 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4670 | Quadro FX 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $67 (vs $100), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 44.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4670 | Quadro FX 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($67) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 4670 and Quadro FX 1800
Radeon HD 4670
The Radeon HD 4670 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: 382 points. Launch price was $369.
Quadro FX 1800
The Quadro FX 1800 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: 395 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4670 scores 382 and the Quadro FX 1800 reaches 395 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro FX 1800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 4670) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1800). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4670) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Quadro FX 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 382 | 395+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+540% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+334% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Quadro FX 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 4670 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1800 has 768 MB. The Radeon HD 4670 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4670) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1800) — the Radeon HD 4670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Quadro FX 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+33% | 0.75 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4670 draws 250W versus the Quadro FX 1800's 189W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 1800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 4670) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Quadro FX 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 189W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 193mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 2.1+40% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4670 launched at $67 MSRP and currently averages $67, while the Quadro FX 1800 launched at $489 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 4670 costs 33% less ($33 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 4670) vs 4.0 (Quadro FX 1800) — the Radeon HD 4670 offers 42.5% better value. The Radeon HD 4670 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Quadro FX 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67-86% | $489 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $67-33% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7+43% | 4.0 |
| Codename | Cayman | GT200B |
| Release | December 14 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #596 | #815 |
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