NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 Review | 118 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£20
  • Avg. price in US: ~$20
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 170 W

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.0

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%

3.5

Technical Score

10.0%

7.9

User score

Poor
3.5

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%

2.0

Performance

24.0%

3.0

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.9

Design

4.0%

6.0

Connectivity & Media

Poor
7.9

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%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

7.9

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    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%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 is a high-end graphics card based on the 28nm Kepler architecture (GK104), featuring 1,344 CUDA cores, 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a base clock speed of 915 MHz that boosts up to 980 MHz. Its main pros include exceptional power efficiency with a TDP of 170W, strong price-to-performance value compared to its predecessor, and support for technologies like GPU Boost, Adaptive V-Sync, and up to four simultaneous displays. However, its primary cons are its limited 2GB VRAM buffer which can struggle with modern high-resolution textures, its lack of full DirectX 12 hardware feature support, and a reference cooling design that can become noisy under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670

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%

2.0

Performance

24.0%

3.0

Memory

12.0%

7.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.9

Design

4.0%

6.0

Connectivity & Media

3.5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a technical score of 3.53 points, which is lower than that of 93.4% 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%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

7.9

Popularity

User score:
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7.9
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a user score of 7.85 points, which is lower than that of 78.4% 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.
7.9
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a popularity of 7.9 points, which is higher than 72.1% 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%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.8
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 86.1% 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

5,366 points
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 scores 5366 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 67.4% 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

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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

2.634 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 delivers 2.634 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 94.8% 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

2 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 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

256 bit
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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

192.2 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 reaches 192.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 87% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% 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

3.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 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

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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

4.3
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports OpenGL 4.3, which is older than on 99.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% 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

4
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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

4096x2160
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 56.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% 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

1
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% 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

1.2
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% 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

5.4 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 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

170 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a TDP of 170 W, which is lower than that of 63.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% 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

170 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 draws 170 W under peak load, which is lower than 64.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.8% 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

500 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% 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

241 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is 241 mm long, which is shorter than 75% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.6% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 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

2 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 vs the average graphics card

  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 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
  • 44.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.241 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • 26.5x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£20 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£20 vs £530).£20 vs £530
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.170 W vs 215 W
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).1:24 vs 1:64
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 20.9% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (170 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 44.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 60.8% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 33 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (7 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 52.3% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (915 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 72.9% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (102 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 83.4% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (27.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 88.5% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 53% lower PassMark score
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (5,366 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 99.9% lower FP16 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 88.6% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2.6 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 76.4% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 3,008 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,344 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 57.1% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 14.2% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,502 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 11 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,012 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.3 vs 4.6).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
  • 83.8% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (3,540 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C higher load temperature
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (82 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 8 dB noisier under load
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 4 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (97 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 60.8% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.980 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 33 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (7 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (7 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.7 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 52.3% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (915 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (915 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.915 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 72.9% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (102 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (102 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.102 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 83.4% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (27.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (27.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.27.44 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670?

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio, offering nearly identical performance to the more expensive GTX 680
  • Power efficiency is high for its era, with a typical gaming power draw of approximately 150W
  • Compact PCB design (7 inches) allows for installation in smaller cases
  • Quiet and cool operation compared to contemporary competitors like the Radeon HD 7970
  • Strong overclocking headroom, often allowing it to match or exceed stock flagship performance

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670?

  • Limited 2GB VRAM is insufficient for modern AAA titles, causing major performance issues at resolutions above 720p
  • Lacks hardware support for modern APIs like DirectX 12 (full support) and Vulkan, preventing some newer games from launching
  • Reference cooler quality and noise levels can be inconsistent, with some units exhibiting buzzing or ticking
  • Legacy driver support ended around mid-2024, limiting future compatibility
  • High idle power consumption (14W) because it lacks advanced power-saving features like AMD's ZeroCore

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techpowerup.com
10/05/2012

The TechPowerUp review for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2 GB highlights the card as an exceptional high-end value, offering nearly 90% of the GTX 680’s performance for $399. Key advantages include massive generational performance gains, robust core overclocking, and excellent energy efficiency (150 W typical gaming). However, the review notes cons regarding the cost-optimized design,...Read more

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tomshardware.com
10/05/2012

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 is a highly compelling $400 graphics card that delivers near-flagship performance by utilising a slightly cut-down version of the 28 nm GK104 Kepler GPU found in the $500 GTX 680. By disabling just one of the eight SMX clusters, the card retains 1344 CUDA cores and 112 texture units, while keeping the identical 2 GB of GDDR5 memory running across a 256-bit...Read more

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guru3d.com
09/05/2012

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 review by Guru3D highlights this graphics card as an exceptionally powerful and well-priced contender in the upper mid-range market at its $399 launch price. Based on the 28nm Kepler GK104 architecture, it features one disabled SMX cluster, leaving it with 1,344 CUDA cores, 112 texture units, and 32 ROPs paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus....Read more

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wsgf.org
13/09/2012

The WSGF review of the MSI factory-overclocked GTX 670 highlights the GPU as a quiet, cool, and highly efficient performer utilizing the Kepler architecture, delivering top-tier performance for both single and multi-monitor setups. Pros include superior frame rates over AMD competitors in titles like H.A.W.X. 2, along with effective software features such as GPU Boost and Adaptive...Read more

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overclockers.com
10/05/2012

The Overclockers.com review of the EVGA GTX 670 Superclocked (SC) highlights the card as an exceptional performer utilizing NVIDIA's 28nm Kepler architecture, effectively closing the performance gap with the more expensive GTX 680. Key pros include an outstanding price-to-performance ratio, a factory-overclocked boost clock that hits over 1170 MHz in real-world testing, strong...Read more

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digitalfoundry.net
16/08/2012

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 delivers excellent value for money by retaining roughly 87.5% of the flagship GTX 680’s core configuration and 90% to 93% of its clock speeds, resulting in 92% to 93% of its performance at only 75% of the price. Built on the "Kepler" architecture, it cuts down on power consumption to just 170W compared to the older GTX 580's 250W while heavily...Read more

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techpowerup.com
10/05/2012

The TechPowerUp review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 SLI highlights a disruptive, high-performance, dual-GPU configuration that offers nearly linear scaling and delivers performance only 2% slower than the flagship GTX 690 at a 20% lower cost. Key advantages include exceptional gaming capability at 2560x1600 or multi-monitor resolutions, coupled with high power efficiency, allowing...Read more

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pcmag.com
10/05/2012

The PCMag review highlights the Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 as an outstanding high-end graphics card, offering near-flagship Kepler architecture performance at a $399.00 MSRP. Benchmarks demonstrate the card consistently outperforms the competing AMD Radeon HD 7950 and frequently rivals the more expensive HD 7970 in gaming and synthetic tests. Key advantages include an excellent...Read more

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tomshardware.com
10/05/2012

The GeForce GTX 670 2 GB is a highly competitive graphics card that delivers performance nearly on par with the flagship GTX 680, but at a significantly lower retail price. In benchmark testing under DirectX 9, the card slots efficiently between the AMD Radeon HD 7970 and the GTX 680 at standard resolutions like 1680x1050 and 1920x1080. The ultimate strong suit of the GTX 670 is its...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
11/06/2026

This review from Hardwareluxx provides an in-depth, comparative analysis of three custom-designed NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 graphics cards: the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 OC, the KFA² GeForce GTX 670 EX OC, and the POV GeForce GTX 670 TGT Ultra Charged. Released shortly after NVIDIA's conservative reference design launch, all three manufacturers implemented aggressive factory...Read more

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tweakpc.de
10/05/2012

Here is a specific summary of the TweakPC review for the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 OC Windforce 3X: Review Summary The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 OC Windforce 3X delivers impressive out-of-the-box performance, heavily bridging the gap to the more expensive reference GTX 680 and comfortably outperforming the Radeon HD 7970 in several tests. Built on a premium GTX 680 PCB design...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
10/05/2012

The Les Numériques review highly praises the Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2 GB as a stellar addition to the Kepler architecture lineup, positioning it as a slightly scaled-down, more budget-friendly version of the flagship GTX 680. The core pros highlighted in the evaluation center on its outstanding gaming performance, which sits only about 7% lower than the significantly more expensive...Read more

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clubic.com
10/05/2012

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 delivers exceptional performance that closely rivals its more expensive sibling, the GTX 680, with an average performance deficit of only 6% despite a 25% price reduction at a recommended retail price of 399 euros. Built on the 28nm Kepler GK104 architecture, this graphic card packs 1344 CUDA cores, 112 texture units, 32 ROPs, and 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a...Read more

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hardware.fr
10/05/2012

This review from HardWare.fr evaluates the Nvidia GeForce GTX 670, highlighting its positioning as a downscaled Kepler-architecture card built on TSMC's 28nm process with 3.5 billion transistors. The core focus is on its competitive edge against AMD's Radeon HD 7900 series and its impressive performance delivery, which closely matches the more expensive GTX 680 while lowering power...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
19/05/2012

This review from Profesional Review highlights the ASUS GTX670 Direct CU II TOP, a factory-overclocked graphics card featuring 2GB of GDDR5 memory, 1344 CUDA cores, and a base/boost clock speed of 1058/1137 MHz. Tested on a system with an Intel i7-2600K processor, the card achieved excellent benchmark scores, such as P8735 points in 3DMark11 and 107.4 FPS in Lost Planet 2 at a...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
29/05/2012

This review evaluates the Asus GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP (model GTX670-DC2T-2GD5), a factory-overclocked version of NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 670 that rivals the performance of the more expensive GTX 680. Released in May 2012, the card features a completely custom PCB and a signature DirectCU II cooling system equipped with two 9cm fans and three prominent heatpipes. While it retains the...Read more

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tomshw.it
10/05/2012

The Tom's Hardware review highlights the GeForce GTX 670 2 GB, focusing on its remarkably compact 17 cm PCB design, which was achieved by relocating the voltage regulation circuitry to optimize space. Despite its small footprint, the card utilizes the same efficient centrifugal fan cooler as the flagship GTX 680, offering superior thermal management, though it relies on a plastic...Read more

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tweakers.net
10/05/2012

The Tweakers review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 highlights the card's exceptional price-to-performance ratio, positioning it as a high-performance alternative closely rivaling the flagship GTX 680. Key strengths include the notably small PCB design, efficient Kepler architecture resulting in low power consumption, and strong gaming capabilities, alongside support for multi-monitor...Read more

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