CPU
GPU
Radeon HD 7670M
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GeForce GT 540M
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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 GT 540M is on rank 172, so the GeForce GT 540M 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 GT 540M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7670M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 540M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7670M 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 GT 540M
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 GT 540M
The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7670M scores 476 and the GeForce GT 540M reaches 474 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7670M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 540M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7670M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 540M). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 540M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 476 | 474 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS+193% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 7670M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 540M) — the Radeon HD 7670M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7670M draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 540M's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 540M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7670M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 540M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 9.5+98% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 540M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7670M | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Wimbledon | GK107 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #531 | #792 |
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