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Radeon HDG 4670
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GeForce 8500 GT
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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 HDG 4670 is positioned at rank 297 and the GeForce 8500 GT is on rank 647, so the Radeon HDG 4670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HDG 4670
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8500 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HDG 4670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8500 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HDG 4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HDG 4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.6%) | ❌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 HDG 4670 and GeForce 8500 GT
Radeon HDG 4670
The Radeon HDG 4670 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: 170 points. Launch price was $369.
GeForce 8500 GT
The GeForce 8500 GT 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: 169 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HDG 4670 scores 170 and the GeForce 8500 GT reaches 169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HDG 4670 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 8500 GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HDG 4670) vs 224 (GeForce 8500 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170 | 169 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+586% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HDG 4670 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8500 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 8500 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HDG 4670) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8500 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HDG 4670) vs No (GeForce 8500 GT). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP2.
| Feature | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HDG 4670 draws 250W versus the GeForce 8500 GT's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 8500 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HDG 4670) vs 350W (GeForce 8500 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 193mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 193mm | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 1.1+57% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HDG 4670 launched at $67 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 8500 GT launched at $89 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.3 (Radeon HDG 4670) vs 11.3 (GeForce 8500 GT) — the GeForce 8500 GT offers 0% better value. The Radeon HDG 4670 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HDG 4670 | GeForce 8500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67-25% | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Codename | Cayman | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | December 14 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #596 | #825 |
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