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The AMD Radeon HD 6670 is a very good budget offering and we believe that it should sell very well for AMD and partners.
The sub-£100 market generates a huge percentage of GPU sales and the HD 6670 brings a strong feature set and solid performance to the end user on a budget. We feel that the HD 6670 is perfect for users who want to engage in casual gaming at 1080p, a specific demand which isn’t possible with Intel’s integrated graphics solutions. Throughout our gaming tests we managed to achieve very playable framerates throughout a series of current games. The Radeon HD 6670 also features support for EyeFinity, making it perfect for people who want an affordable, multi-screen setup.
The HD 6670 will be perfect for those who want multiple screens for work related purposes. This card would also make a good option for a media centre because when compared to integrated graphics solutions, high definition media is delivered with noticeably improved image quality. We are sure that passively cooled versions will become a firm favourite with media center fanatics.
There isn't currently any UK pricing available for the 6670 but the $99 price tag should translate to around £80 inc. VAT when it hits UK retail. At this price, we feel it offers good value for money for casual gaming or home theatre environments. For those who want a work oriented discrete solution for multiple screens then the cheaper HD 6450 that we reviewed recently might be a better value for money proposition. It is also worth bearing in mind that Sapphire recently re-released a special, low cost version of their HD5830, which would make more sense for gamers.
Pros
- Good Gaming Performance
- Eyefinity Support
- Quiet and Effective Cooler
- Low Power Consumption
- DirectX 11 Support
Cons
- Dual slot cooler isn't ideal for Small Form Factor setups
KitGuru says: A great card at a reasonable price that is suitable for numerous uses.
Seems like a decent card, but the competition I think is high, especially as sapphire have dropped the price of the 5 series cards recently.
quite unexciting, and the passive card would be more appealing especially for this target demographic. Wonder if they will lower the clocks for the passive version however
I agree, passive version would be a good option, media guys like myself dont want a fan, will keep my eyes posted to see any deals over coming months.
I am sorry, but there are just too many video cards out now, AMD need to start streamlining their range. a joe punter in the street hasnt a clue whats going on
I agree, I follow the industry weekly and even I find it hard to follow. a guy walking into a store now wouldnt have a clue.
These cards don’t really excite me. I think with the 5830 getting such a price drop it makes more sense to opt for it, even if it is last generation. its generally more capable, but then it was meant to be a 200 quid card.
This would make a very good media card, but the price is too high, the 6450 makes more sense and will do to many people.
It looks ok, performance isn’t bad, but there are better alternatives in the market I think. £80-85 is a bit high priced
This card is going to be a massive hit with people who got weak PSU’s. People keep saying that the GTS450 only costs $15 more, but if you are running on a weak PSU, you need to make an investment of $115 for the card + $50+ for a decent PSU, meaning you have to spend ~$165 for the upgrade. Buy this, pop it straight in, problem solved. You save ~40% and only give up ~20% performance. Sounds like a WIN.