CPU
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Radeon HD 7670M
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GeForce 820M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 7670M is positioned at rank 325 and the GeForce 820M is on rank 341, so the Radeon HD 7670M 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 7670M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7670M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 820M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7670M and GeForce 820M
Radeon HD 7670M
The Radeon HD 7670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 476 points.
GeForce 820M
The GeForce 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 482 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7670M scores 476 and the GeForce 820M reaches 482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7670M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 820M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7670M) vs 384 (GeForce 820M). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 476 | 482+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS+152% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7670M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 820M has 2 GB. The GeForce 820M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7670M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 820M) — the GeForce 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7670M draws 100W versus the GeForce 820M's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7670M) vs 350W (GeForce 820M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 33W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 14.6+204% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Wimbledon | GM108 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #531 | #854 |
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