CPU
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Radeon HD 5670
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Radeon HD 7730M
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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 Radeon HD 5670 is positioned at rank 155 and the Radeon HD 7730M is on rank 110, so the Radeon HD 7730M 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 5670
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7730M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 5670 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 Radeon HD 5670 and Radeon HD 7730M
Radeon HD 5670
The Radeon HD 5670 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: 800 points. Launch price was $369.
Radeon HD 7730M
The Radeon HD 7730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 786 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5670 scores 800 and the Radeon HD 7730M reaches 786 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 7730M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5670) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7730M). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5670) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 800+2% | 786 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+340% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 96+300% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5670) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7730M) — the Radeon HD 5670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5670 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 7730M's 47W — a 136.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5670) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7730M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 47W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 16.7+422% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7730M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | Cape Verde |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #596 | #841 |
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