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  • Avg. price: ~£70
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 64 W

ATI Radeon HD 5670 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

2.8

Technical Score

10.0%

7.5

User score

Poor
2.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.3

Performance

24.0%

1.6

Memory

12.0%

6.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

4.0

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
7.5

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.6

Popularity

User score:
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  • 2.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ATI Radeon HD 5670 is a budget-oriented graphics card released in early 2010, built on a 40nm process with the Redwood XT core featuring 400 stream processors and a 775 MHz clock speed. It is typically equipped with 512 MB or 1 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering a 64 GB/s bandwidth. Main pros include its low power consumption (64W TDP) that requires no external power connectors, a compact single-slot design ideal for HTPCs, and support for DirectX 11 and ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology. However, its main cons are limited performance in demanding modern titles even at modest resolutions, and being occasionally outperformed by older, similarly priced cards like the HD 4770.

Technical Specifications of ATI Radeon HD 5670

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.3

Performance

24.0%

1.6

Memory

12.0%

6.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

4.0

Connectivity & Media

2.8
ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a technical score of 2.78 points, which is lower than that of 98.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.6

Popularity

User score:
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7.5
ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a user score of 7.47 points, which is lower than that of 83.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.6
ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a popularity of 1.6 points, which is lower than 53.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.3
ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 93.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

1,069 points
ATI Radeon HD 5670 scores 1069 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 90.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

428 points
ATI Radeon HD 5670 scores 428 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 95.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

0.62 TFLOPS
ATI Radeon HD 5670 delivers 0.62 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 99.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

1 GB
ATI Radeon HD 5670 has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
ATI Radeon HD 5670 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
ATI Radeon HD 5670 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

64 GB/s
ATI Radeon HD 5670 reaches 64 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

2.1
ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports PCIe 2.1, which is older than on 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ATI Radeon HD 5670 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

N/A
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.4
ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports OpenGL 4.4, which is older than on 98.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

3
ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.8% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

2560x1600
ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports a maximum digital resolution of 2560x1600, which is lower than that of 59.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

0
ATI Radeon HD 5670 offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.1
ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports DisplayPort 1.1, which is older than on 98.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

2.7 Gbps
ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 2.7 Gbps, which is slower than on 99.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

64 W
ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a TDP of 64 W, which is lower than that of 95.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

64 W
ATI Radeon HD 5670 draws 64 W under peak load, which is lower than 95.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

400 W
ATI Radeon HD 5670 recommends a 400 W PSU, which is lower than that of 91.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

168 mm
ATI Radeon HD 5670 is 168 mm long, which is shorter than 95.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
ATI Radeon HD 5670 is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

1 slot/s
ATI Radeon HD 5670 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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ATI Radeon HD 5670 vs the average graphics card

  • 70.2% lower TDP
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (64 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (64 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.64 W vs 215 W
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.400 W vs 650 W
  • 117.37 mm shorter card length
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.168 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.256 MB vs 32 MB
  • 16 mm lower card height
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 7.57x cheaper
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£70 vs £530).
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£70 vs £530).£70 vs £530
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 65.8% smaller GPU die
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (104 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 70.2% lower TDP
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (64 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 70.9% lower peak power draw
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (64 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 117.37 mm shorter card length
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.

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Design
  • 35 fewer compute units
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 59.6% lower base clock speed
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (775 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 164 fewer TMUs
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 95.9% lower texture rate
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (15.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 96.2% lower pixel rate
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (6.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 56 fewer ROPs
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (8 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 97.3% lower FP32 performance
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 90.6% lower PassMark score
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (1,069 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 91% lower compute score
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (428 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
  • 97.3% lower compute throughput
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (0.6 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,952 fewer FP32 units
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (400 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 85.7% lower memory bandwidth
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (64 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 78.9% slower memory speed
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (4,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 42.9% slower VRAM clock
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 93.8% smaller L1 cache
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (8 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 8x larger process node
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 4.0).
  • 13 older
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,010 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
  • Older OpenGL version
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.4 vs 4.6).
  • 97.1% fewer transistors
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (627 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.3a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 1.4a).
  • Not VR ready
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Lower display resolution
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (2560x1600 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • 7 dB noisier under load
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (42 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 40 dB noisier at idle
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (40 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • No backplate
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 8x larger process node
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.40 nm vs 5 nm
  • 35 fewer compute units
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.5 vs 40
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 59.6% lower base clock speed
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (775 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (775 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.775 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 164 fewer TMUs
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.20 vs 184
  • 95.9% lower texture rate
    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (15.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5670 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (15.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.15.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about ATI Radeon HD 5670?

  • No external power connector required (draws power directly from PCIe slot)
  • Excellent for low-profile or small form factor (SFF) PC builds
  • Very low power consumption at idle and under load
  • Supports modern features for its era, including DirectX 11 and Eyefinity
  • Effective single-slot cooling that often operates quietly
  • Ideal for Home Theatre PCs (HTPC) due to single-slot design and HDMI audio bitstreaming

What customers dislike about ATI Radeon HD 5670?

  • DirectX 11 performance is often too weak to be useful for modern titles
  • Poor price-to-performance ratio compared to older cards like the HD 4770
  • 1GB of VRAM provides negligible performance gains over the 512MB model
  • Struggles with high resolutions (above 1680x1050) and high detail settings
  • Runs slightly hotter than some competitors due to its small single-slot cooler
  • Eyefinity support is limited by the card's low processing power

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guru3d.com
24/01/2010
HIS Radeon HD 5670 ICEQ review

The Guru3D review of the HIS Radeon HD 5670 IceQ highlights it as a highly capable, budget-friendly graphics card perfectly optimized for everyday desktop operations and Home Theater PC (HTPC) setups. Reviewer Hilbert Hagedoorn emphasizes that while the reference ATI model was slightly too loud for a media center, the inclusion of HIS's classic IceQ custom cooling system completely...Read more

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alphr.com
14/01/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5670 review

The ATI Radeon HD 5670 is evaluated as an impressive, low-profile compromise for budget-conscious users seeking a discreet graphics card with modest gaming capabilities. Priced at £72, this diminutive 40nm GPU features a 775MHz core clock speed and built-in DirectX 11 support, outperforming its predecessor, the HD 4670, by delivering 58fps in Crysis at 1,280 x 1,024 on medium...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
08/10/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5670 If you are looking for specific performance metrics from these reviews, I can extract information regarding its gaming frame rates,...

The ATI Radeon HD 5670 is a single-slot, $99 discrete graphics card designed in 2010 to provide casual gamers with an affordable performance boost over integrated graphics. Built on an AMD reference model, it features 620 gigaflops of compute power, a 775 MHz core clock speed, 400 stream processors, and options for 512MB or 1GB of memory. Its main advantages (pros) include...Read more

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wsgf.org
28/06/2010
ATI Radeon 5670, 5550 & 5450 Review - Conclusions If you need help gathering technical benchmark results from these specific articles or want to look...

The WSGF review of the ATI Radeon HD 5670, 5550, and 5450 highlights the 5550 as a strong, silent option for HTPCs, while the 5670 offers budget-friendly, low-power performance suitable for modest gaming. These cards are noted for their efficiency, requiring no external power connectors. However, the review identifies major limitations, including the lack of DisplayPort on 5550/5450...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/06/2010
Axle Radeon HD 5670 1024 MB Review

The TechPowerUp review for the Axle Radeon HD 5670 1024 MB highlights a custom, non-reference card utilizing AMD’s 40 nm Redwood GPU, featuring 1 GB of GDDR5 memory and excellent Arctic Cooling thermal efficiency. Pros include high-quality cooling, significant overclocking headroom (up to 905 MHz core), and native support for DirectX 11, EyeFinity, and HDMI. Conversely, the card is...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
02/03/2010
HIS ATI Radeon HD 5670 IceQ 512MB review

The HIS ATI Radeon HD 5670 IceQ 512MB is a mainstream graphics card designed for budget-conscious users looking to upgrade older or compact PCs. A major benefit of this specific model is its custom IceQ heat sink, which ensures the card runs quietly and stays cool during operation. Additionally, it features HDMI, DVI, and VGA outputs, allowing users to connect to any monitor without...Read more

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techspot.com
29/01/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5670 Review

The TechSpot review of the $100 ATI Radeon HD 5670 ("Redwood XT") highlights its exceptional power efficiency, noting it draws only 61 watts under load and requires no external PCIe power connector, making it ideal for HTPCs. It features DirectX 11 support, HDMI audio, and ATI Eyefinity, bringing modern, lower-power functionality to the budget segment. However, the review critiques...Read more

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bit-tech.net
14/01/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5670 Review

The bit-tech.net review of the AMD ATI Radeon HD 5670 highlights it as a budget-oriented graphics card targeting the sub-£80 ($100) mainstream market by offering accessible entry into the DirectX 11 ecosystem. Built on a cut-down 40nm "Redwood" GPU architecture, the card features 400 stream processors running at 775MHz and a 128-bit memory bus with GDDR5 memory configurations in...Read more

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techpowerup.com
14/01/2010
HIS Radeon HD 5670 IceQ 512 MB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the HIS Radeon HD 5670 IceQ 512 MB highlights the card as a quiet, power-efficient upgrade featuring DirectX 11 support, Eyefinity, and no need for external 6-pin power connectors. Praised for its Arctic Cooling IceQ thermal design, it is described as exceptionally quiet, though it faces stiff competition at its $99 launch price. Drawbacks identified in the...Read more

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guru3d.com
13/01/2010
Radeon HD 5670 review (Crossfire tested)

The Guru3D review of the AMD Radeon HD 5670 highlights a budget-focused 40nm GPU ($95 USD/75 EUR) with 400 stream processors and GDDR5 memory. Key advantages include exceptionally low power consumption (14W idle, ~51-61W load) and the absence of a need for external PCIe power connectors, paired with DirectX 11 support, ATI Eyefinity, and UVD 2.0. Cons include limited raw rendering...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/01/2010
MSI R5670-PMD1G Radeon HD 5670 1 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the MSI R5670-PMD1G Radeon HD 5670 1 GB highlights the card as a solid 40 nm DirectX 11 option, delivering 20% better performance than the HD 4670 with 1 GB of GDDR5. Pros include exceptional power efficiency, low operating temperatures, a nearly silent custom cooler, and strong overclocking potential, alongside native DisplayPort and HDMI 1.3a support....Read more

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computerbase.de
14/01/2010
Radeon HD 5670 im Test: ATis neuer DirectX-11-Einstieg für unter 100 Euro

The ComputerBase review of the ATi Radeon HD 5670 showcases the graphics card as a major milestone for budget-oriented users, marking ATi’s aggressive rollout into the entry-level and lower mid-range segments. Priced officially at $99 USD (roughly 80 Euros), it stood out by providing DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 capabilities at a sub-100 Euro price point. Built on a 40-nm...Read more

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hardware.fr
04/03/2010
Comparatif géant : 89 GPU NVIDIA et ATI/AMD ! - HardWare.fr

This 2010 graphics card review by HardWare.fr evaluates an expansive lineup of 89 NVIDIA and ATI/AMD GPUs, establishing the classic GeForce 8800 GTX as the performance baseline score of 100. ATI emerges as the clear market leader, clinching top honors with the Radeon HD 5870 as the most powerful single-GPU card and the Radeon HD 5970 as the ultimate dual-GPU performer. ATI also...Read more

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tomshw.it
14/01/2010
Radeon HD 5670, DirectX 11 a circa 100 euro

The Tom's Hardware Italy review introduces the ATI Radeon HD 5670 as AMD's mid-to-low-end entry into the competitive €100 price bracket, aiming to bring next-generation features to budget-conscious users. Built on a 40-nanometer manufacturing process, the card launches with a suggested retail price of roughly 80 euros for the 512MB variant and 100 euros for the 1GB model. AMD...Read more

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tomshw.it
24/01/2011
Prestazioni Per Watt - Tom's Hardware

The Tom's Hardware analysis of the AMD Radeon HD 5000 series highlights exceptional power efficiency in top-tier models, which deliver high performance-per-watt by optimizing frame-to-power ratios. These high-end cards excel at maintaining superior graphics output without excessive electricity consumption compared to legacy configurations. Conversely, the study finds that lower-end...Read more

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