Radeon RX 540 vs GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Radeon RX 540
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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 RX 540 is positioned at rank 235 and the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is on rank 364, so the Radeon RX 540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 540
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI.
| Insight | Radeon RX 540 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 RX 540 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 RX 540 and GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Radeon RX 540
The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 points.
GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,075 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 540 scores 2,134 and the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI reaches 2,075 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 540) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI).
| Feature | Radeon RX 540 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,134+3% | 2,075 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1920+275% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 540 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 540 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 540 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 540 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 540) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 540 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 540) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5.
| Feature | Radeon RX 540 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 540 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 540) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 540 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 88°C |
| Perf/Watt | 42.7+209% | 13.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon RX 540 | GeForce GTX 670MX SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | N13E-GR |
| Release | November 11 2017 | October 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #602 | #513 |
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