Radeon HD 6670/7670 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 6670/7670

2012Core: 600 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6670/7670

946

0.0%

Radeon R7 M260

Radeon HD 7610M

Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

10,064

+963.8%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 6670/7670 is positioned at rank #374 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6670/7670

#364

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1136%

#366

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1029%

#367

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1027%

#371

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

934%

#372

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

927%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

100%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

92%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

91%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 963.8% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6670/7670.

Insight	Radeon HD 6670/7670	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-963.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+963.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 609.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6670/7670	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+609.2%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Radeon HD 6670/7670 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6670/7670 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 6670/7670

The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6670/7670 scores 946 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 963.8%. The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6670/7670) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6670/7670) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 6670/7670	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	946	10,064+964%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	480	2560+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1440%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	48 KB	960 KB+1900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6670/7670	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6670/7670 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6670/7670) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6670/7670	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6670/7670 draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6670/7670) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 6670/7670	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	45W-75%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	21.0	55.9+166%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6670/7670 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon HD 6670/7670 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (Radeon HD 6670/7670) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 610.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).