GeForce GTX 670
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
5,361
MSRP
$399
AVG Price
$20
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.
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 GeForce GTX 670
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 670 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Minecraft
Monster Hunter Wilds
Once Human
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Project Zomboid
Rainbow Six Siege
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 670 specifications and capabilities.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 |
| Vram | 4 GB |
| L1 Cache | 112 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
| Core Clock | 915 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 1344 |
| Max Temperature | 97 °C |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 256-bit |
| Transistor Count | 3,540 million |
| Frame Generation | NVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No |
| Texture Fill Rate | 109.8 |
| Manufacturing Process | 28 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 170 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 2.634 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | GK104 |
| Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| Launch Price | $399 |
| Release Date | May 10 2012 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 424 |
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