Radeon Vega 2 vs Radeon HD 8670D

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8670D

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

842%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

808%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

799%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

798%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

796%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

792%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

782%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

779%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

771%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

769%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

760%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

758%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

745%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

744%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

95%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

90%

#131

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

928%

#146

Radeon HD 8670D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#147

Radeon R7 A370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $51

100%

#148

Radeon HD 5770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $159

98%

#149

Radeon HD 4770

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

97%

#150

Radeon HD 8510G

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

96%

#151

Radeon HD 8550G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#152

GeForce GT 635

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

95%

#154

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#155

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

94%

#157

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

93%

#158

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#159

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#161

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8670D lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8670D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 2.

Insight	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 8670D
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑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 8670D 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.

Radeon Vega 2 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8670D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 2 and Radeon HD 8670D

Radeon Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

Radeon HD 8670D

The Radeon HD 8670D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 517 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 2 scores 506 and the Radeon HD 8670D reaches 517 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 2 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon HD 8670D uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 2) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670D). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670D).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 8670D
G3D Mark Score	506	517+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	GCN 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	1280+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS	2.56 TFLOPS+50%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	28	80+186%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 8670D
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 2 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8670D has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8670D offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 8670D
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 8670D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 8670D
DirectX	12 (12_1)+7%	11.2
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8670D). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 3.2.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 8670D
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 2 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 8670D's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon Vega 2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8670D). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	Radeon HD 8670D
TDP	15W-93%	200W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	33.7+1196%	2.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 8670D launched at $60 and now averages $15. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) vs 34.5 (Radeon HD 8670D) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).