Radeon HD 7670A vs Radeon 530

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 7670A is positioned at rank #362 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 7670A

#352

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1034%

#354

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

937%

#355

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

935%

#359

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

850%

#360

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

844%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

95%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

94%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

91%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

88%

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 Radeon HD 7670A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 530.

Insight	Radeon HD 7670A	Radeon 530
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7670A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7670A holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 24% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7670A	Radeon 530
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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.

Radeon HD 7670A Benchmark Check

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7670A and Radeon 530

Radeon HD 7670A

The Radeon HD 7670A 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: 1,050 points.

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7670A scores 1,050 and the Radeon 530 reaches 1,037 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7670A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon 530 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 384 (Radeon 530). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530).

Feature	Radeon HD 7670A	Radeon 530
G3D Mark Score	1,050+1%	1,037
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 3.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+25%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+37%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	48 KB	96 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7670A	Radeon 530
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 128 KB (Radeon 530) — the Radeon HD 7670A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7670A	Radeon 530
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7670A draws 45W versus the Radeon 530's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7670A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 350W (Radeon 530). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7670A	Radeon 530
TDP	45W-10%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	23.3+13%	20.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7670A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon 530 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 7670A costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 21.2 (Radeon 530) — the Radeon HD 7670A offers 24.1% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).