Radeon HD 8670D vs Quadro 600
Radeon HD 8670D
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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 8670D is positioned at rank 146 and the Quadro 600 is on rank 249, so the Radeon HD 8670D 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 Quadro 600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 | Quadro 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 8670D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8670D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8670D | Quadro 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 Quadro 600
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.
Quadro 600
The Quadro 600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 522 points. Launch price was $178.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8670D scores 517 and the Quadro 600 reaches 522 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8670D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 600 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 384 (Quadro 600). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | Quadro 600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 517 | 522 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+106% | 1.244 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+122% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | Quadro 600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 600 has 1 GB. The Quadro 600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 1 MB (Quadro 600) — the Quadro 600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | Quadro 600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8670D draws 200W versus the Quadro 600's 40W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 350W (Quadro 600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | Quadro 600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 40W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 13.1+404% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8670D launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro 600 launched at $179 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 8670D costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.5 (Radeon HD 8670D) vs 26.1 (Quadro 600) — the Radeon HD 8670D offers 32.2% better value. The Quadro 600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670D | Quadro 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-66% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.5+32% | 26.1 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GP107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #460 | #558 |
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