Radeon R5 M240 vs Radeon HD 7670M
Radeon R5 M240
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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 R5 M240 is positioned at rank 238 and the Radeon HD 7670M is on rank 325, so the Radeon R5 M240 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 M240
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7670M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7670M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 R5 M240.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7670M 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 M240 and Radeon HD 7670M
Radeon R5 M240
The Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points. Launch price was $69.
Radeon HD 7670M
The Radeon HD 7670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 476 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M240 scores 473 and the Radeon HD 7670M reaches 476 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7670M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7670M). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M240) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670M).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 473 | 476 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1280+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 2.176 TFLOPS+386% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 80+300% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M240 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7670M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7670M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5 M240) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7670M) — the Radeon HD 7670M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M240 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7670M's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R5 M240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M240) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7670M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-70% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.8+229% | 4.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon HD 7670M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Oland | Wimbledon |
| Release | October 8 2013 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #911 | #531 |
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