Radeon HD 8670D vs GeForce GTS 250M
Radeon HD 8670D
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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 8670D is positioned at rank 146 and the GeForce GTS 250M is on rank 84, so the GeForce GTS 250M 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 8670D
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 250M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8670D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8670D | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 250M 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 8670D and GeForce GTS 250M
Radeon HD 8670D
The Radeon HD 8670D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 517 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce GTS 250M
The GeForce GTS 250M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8670D scores 517 and the GeForce GTS 250M reaches 520 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8670D is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTS 250M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 250M). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 517 | 520 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+567% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+326% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8670D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 250M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 250M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 250M) — the Radeon HD 8670D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 250M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.1 (10_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8670D) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 250M). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8670D draws 200W versus the GeForce GTS 250M's 106W — a 61.4% difference. The GeForce GTS 250M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 300W (GeForce GTS 250M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 106W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 4.9+88% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8670D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GF106 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #460 | #791 |
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