Radeon HD 8990 vs GeForce GTX 670

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8990.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 670
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $999), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 5035.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 670
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5035.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon HD 8990 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8990 and GeForce GTX 670

Radeon HD 8990

The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.

GeForce GTX 670

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8990 scores 5,214 and the GeForce GTX 670 reaches 5,361 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8990 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 670 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 980 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 670
G3D Mark Score	5,214	5,361+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2+52%	1344
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+56%	2.634 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+2%	980 MHz
ROPs	32 ×2	32
TMUs	128 ×2+14%	112
L1 Cache	512 KB+357%	112 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 670
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8990 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 670 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 670) — a 1401% advantage for the Radeon HD 8990. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 8990) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 670) — the Radeon HD 8990 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 670
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s x2+50%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit x2+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8990 draws 375W versus the GeForce GTX 670's 170W — a 75.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon HD 8990) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 670). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce GTX 670
TDP	375W	170W-55%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	82 C
Perf/Watt	13.9	31.5+127%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8990 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce GTX 670 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTX 670 costs 98% less ($979 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 268.1 (GeForce GTX 670) — the GeForce GTX 670 offers 5055.8% better value. The Radeon HD 8990 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).