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Radeon HD 6670
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GeForce GTX 285M SLI
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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 6670 is positioned at rank 172 and the GeForce GTX 285M SLI is on rank 409, so the Radeon HD 6670 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 6670
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6670 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 285M SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 285M SLI holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $99), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 150.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 6670 and GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Radeon HD 6670
The Radeon HD 6670 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: 725 points. Launch price was $369.
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 734 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6670 scores 725 and the GeForce GTX 285M SLI reaches 734 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 285M SLI uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 6670) vs 256 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 725 | 734+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+500% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6670 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285M SLI has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6670) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 285M SLI). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6670) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6670) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6670 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 285M SLI's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 6670) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 285M SLI). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 95°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-21% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 4.9+69% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI costs 59.6% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon HD 6670) vs 18.4 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI) — the GeForce GTX 285M SLI offers 152.1% better value. The Radeon HD 6670 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6670 | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $40-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 18.4+152% |
| Codename | Cayman | N10E-GTX |
| Release | December 14 2010 | March 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #596 | #753 |
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