Radeon HD 5670 vs Radeon R8 M445DX
Radeon HD 5670
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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. The Radeon HD 5670 is positioned at rank #155 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5670
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R8 M445DX is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R8 M445DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5670 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M445DX.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 227.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+227.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R8 M445DX
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 R8 M445DX
The Radeon R8 M445DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 797 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5670 scores 800 and the Radeon R8 M445DX reaches 797 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R8 M445DX uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5670) vs 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5670) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX). Boost clocks: 880 MHz vs 920 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 800 | 797 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+380% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+359% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 880 MHz | 920 MHz+5% |
| 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 5670 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5670 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R8 M445DX has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5670) vs 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon HD 5670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5670 draws 250W versus the Radeon R8 M445DX's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5670) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 15W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 53.1+1559% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5670 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 5670 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.3 (Radeon HD 5670) vs 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon HD 5670 offers 227% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5670 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.3+227% | 16.3 |
| Codename | Cayman | Meso |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #596 | #899 |
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