Radeon HD4670 vs GeForce 9800M GTS
Radeon HD4670
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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 HD4670 is positioned at rank 216 and the GeForce 9800M GTS is on rank 658, so the Radeon HD4670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD4670
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GTS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD4670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800M GTS.
| Insight | Radeon HD4670 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD4670 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 HD4670 and GeForce 9800M GTS
Radeon HD4670
The Radeon HD4670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points. Launch price was $369.
GeForce 9800M GTS
The GeForce 9800M GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 357 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD4670 scores 366 and the GeForce 9800M GTS reaches 357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD4670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 9800M GTS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD4670) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS).
| Feature | Radeon HD4670 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 366+3% | 357 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+586% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD4670 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD4670 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD4670 draws 250W versus the GeForce 9800M GTS's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 9800M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD4670) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD4670 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 2.4+60% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD4670 launched at $67 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9800M GTS launched at $200 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon HD4670) vs 23.8 (GeForce 9800M GTS) — the Radeon HD4670 offers 2.5% better value. The Radeon HD4670 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD4670 | GeForce 9800M GTS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67-67% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4+3% | 23.8 |
| Codename | Cayman | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | December 14 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #596 | #825 |
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