Radeon HD 4670 vs Radeon HD 8610G
Radeon HD 4670
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Radeon HD 8610G
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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 Radeon HD 8610G is on rank 605, 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 Radeon HD 8610G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8610G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% 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 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ 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 $150), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 113.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4670 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+113.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($67) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon HD 8610G
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.
Radeon HD 8610G
The Radeon HD 8610G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 4670 scores 382 versus the Radeon HD 8610G's 401 — the Radeon HD 8610G leads by 5%. The Radeon HD 4670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 8610G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 4670) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8610G). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4670) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8610G). Boost clocks: 880 MHz vs 825 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 382 | 401+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+380% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+412% | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 880 MHz+7% | 825 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 96+380% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 4670 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8610G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4670 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4670) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8610G) — the Radeon HD 4670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4670) vs 11.2 (FL 11_0) (Radeon HD 8610G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2 (FL 11_0)+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 4670) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8610G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4670 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 8610G's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 4670) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8610G). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 193mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 8.0+433% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4670 launched at $67 MSRP and currently averages $67, while the Radeon HD 8610G launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 4670 costs 55.3% less ($83 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 4670) vs 2.7 (Radeon HD 8610G) — the Radeon HD 4670 offers 111.1% better value. The Radeon HD 8610G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4670 | Radeon HD 8610G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67-55% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $67-55% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7+111% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Cayman | Sun |
| Release | December 14 2010 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #596 | #891 |
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