Radeon R5 330 vs Radeon HD 8670M
Radeon R5 330
Popular choices:
Radeon HD 8670M
Popular choices:
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 R5 330 is positioned at rank 435 and the Radeon HD 8670M is on rank 272, so the Radeon HD 8670M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 330
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8670M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8670M.
| Insight | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 330 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 R5 330 and Radeon HD 8670M
Radeon R5 330
The Radeon R5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 523 points.
Radeon HD 8670M
The Radeon HD 8670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 330 scores 523 and the Radeon HD 8670M reaches 520 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 330 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 8670M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 330) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670M). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 330) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670M). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 523 | 520 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 2.304 TFLOPS+193% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz+14% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 330 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8670M has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 330 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 330) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8670M) — the Radeon HD 8670M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 330 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8670M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 330) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8670M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+102% | 5.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 330 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $81 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Codename | Weston | Neptune |
| Release | April 18 2017 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #873 | #507 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon R5 330 and Radeon HD 8670M
