Radeon HD 7670A vs Radeon R7 M460
Radeon HD 7670A
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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 7670A is positioned at rank 362 and the Radeon R7 M460 is on rank 508, so the Radeon HD 7670A 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 7670A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M460 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 7670A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7670A | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $250), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 513.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7670A | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+513.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 7670A and Radeon R7 M460
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 R7 M460
The Radeon R7 M460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,069 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7670A scores 1,050 and the Radeon R7 M460 reaches 1,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7670A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 M460 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M460). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M460).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670A | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,050 | 1,069+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 0.864 TFLOPS+50% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 96 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670A | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 128 KB (Radeon R7 M460) — the Radeon HD 7670A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670A | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7670A draws 45W versus the Radeon R7 M460's 75W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 7670A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670A | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-40% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 23.3+63% | 14.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7670A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 M460 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon HD 7670A costs 84% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Radeon HD 7670A) vs 4.3 (Radeon R7 M460) — the Radeon HD 7670A offers 511.6% better value. The Radeon R7 M460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670A | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-60% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-84% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3+512% | 4.3 |
| Codename | Turks | Meso |
| Release | January 5 2012 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #870 | #861 |
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