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.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 670 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 670 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670 scores 5,361 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1344 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.634 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 980 MHz from a base of 915 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 670
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	5,361
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GK104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1344
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	112
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	980 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	915 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.634 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	109.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	3,540 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#424

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 670 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 192 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 670
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	192 GB/s
L1 Cache	112 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 670
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (11_0)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 3.0, OpenCL 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	3-way SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVI-Ix 0, DVI-Dx 1, HDMI 1.4ax 2, DisplayPort 1.2x 3 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (3rd Gen), decoder: NVDEC (1st Gen)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

Specification	GeForce GTX 670
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVI-Ix
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	DVI-Dx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors	HDMI 1.4ax
3 PortsNumber of 3 display connectors	DisplayPort 1.2x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC (3rd Gen)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC (1st Gen)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670 draws 170 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 6-pin. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 975g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 37 C at idle, 82 C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 670
TDPPower consumption under load	170 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	241mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	975g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	37 C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	82 C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $399), the GeForce GTX 670 delivers 268 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #424 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 670
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$399
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$20
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#424
Release Date	May 10 2012
Release Year	2012