Nvidia GeForce GTX 670From real comments

Verdict distilled from 33 mentions across 11 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment72%
PROS 72%
CONS 28%

Rank based on 33 mentions across 11 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want near-GTX 680 performance for noticeably less money
  • You play mainly at 1080p or want solid multi-monitor gaming
  • You plan to overclock using Kepler's GPU Boost headroom

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You're sensitive to heat and noise and can't get a non-reference cooler
  • You need heavy multi-monitor or high-res VRAM headroom (4GB variant is pricier)
  • You've had driver stability issues on this card

What users complain about

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Best choice
1Mid
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performanceSleek, understated build qualityLow power consumptionHigh prices during shortageCoil whine on some unitsFan durability concerns long-term
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performance
Sleek, understated build quality
Low power consumption
High prices during shortage
Coil whine on some units
Fan durability concerns long-term
Best value
2Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevitySolid 1080p performanceGood upgrade path from old GPUsLimited to lower/medium settings for demanding gamesNot top-tier performanceFan/cooler reliability over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Solid 1080p performance
Good upgrade path from old GPUs
Limited to lower/medium settings for demanding games
Not top-tier performance
Fan/cooler reliability over time
3Premium
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevityStrong 1440p gaming performanceGreat used market valueEventually needs replacement in demanding gamesLacks modern feature setThermal paste degradation over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Strong 1440p gaming performance
Great used market value
Eventually needs replacement in demanding games
Lacks modern feature set
Thermal paste degradation over time
4Mid
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performanceExcellent value for moneyLong-term reliability and longevityBrand-specific fan noise concernsLimited VRAM versus competitorsOccasional driver/compatibility issues
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Excellent value for money
Long-term reliability and longevity
Brand-specific fan noise concerns
Limited VRAM versus competitors
Occasional driver/compatibility issues
5Mid
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performancePerformance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower priceLong-term reliability and aging wellHigh price for a mid-range card12GB variant seen as poor value or confusingLimited 6GB VRAM
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performance
Performance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower price
Long-term reliability and aging well
High price for a mid-range card
12GB variant seen as poor value or confusing
Limited 6GB VRAM
6Budget
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector neededGreat for small form factor and HTPC buildsLater became a good value due to shortagesPoor value versus RX 570Overpriced at launchRegional price disparities make it worse value
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector needed
Great for small form factor and HTPC builds
Later became a good value due to shortages
Poor value versus RX 570
Overpriced at launch
Regional price disparities make it worse value
7Mid
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and dealsCool operating temperaturesQuiet operation for most unitsCoil whine / fan noise on some unitsConfusing naming schemeNew 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and deals
Cool operating temperatures
Quiet operation for most units
Coil whine / fan noise on some units
Confusing naming scheme
New 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
8Mid
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRPStrong performance upgrade from older GPUsRuns cool and quiet, undervolts wellCoil whine or fan noise on some units12GB VRAM may limit future-proofingVoltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRP
Strong performance upgrade from older GPUs
Runs cool and quiet, undervolts well
Coil whine or fan noise on some units
12GB VRAM may limit future-proofing
Voltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
9Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performanceExcellent budget valueExceptional longevityStruggles with demanding modern gamesCooling wear over yearsDriver instability
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performance
Excellent budget value
Exceptional longevity
Struggles with demanding modern games
Cooling wear over years
Driver instability
10Budget
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
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31Mid
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
Solid 1080p and multi-monitor performanceQuiet, cool non-reference coolers availableStrong price-to-performance4GB VRAM has limited real-world benefitReference cooler heat and noise issuesSlower than GTX 680
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
Solid 1080p and multi-monitor performance
Quiet, cool non-reference coolers available
Strong price-to-performance
4GB VRAM has limited real-world benefit
Reference cooler heat and noise issues
Slower than GTX 680

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Performance feels like a bargain 680 in disguise. Multiple owners note the GTX 670, especially factory-overclocked FTW editions, performs within a few percent of the pricier GTX 680 while costing significantly less. Users report 60-120 fps in Battlefield 3 and Skyrim at 1080p, and even usable frame rates across triple-monitor 5760x1080 setups, making it a strong value pick for the time.

Cooling and noise vary a lot by cooler design. Reference blower cards drew complaints about fan buzz and high heat, with one user returning a unit for this reason. Non-reference coolers like ASUS DirectCU II, Gigabyte Windforce, and EVGA's custom coolers were repeatedly praised as quieter and cooler, with some buyers specifically recommending spending extra for a non-reference card to avoid these issues.

Overclocking headroom and memory choice spark ongoing debate. Owners report solid manual overclocks using GPU Boost offsets, with temperatures stabilizing around 70C on decent coolers. The 2GB vs 4GB memory decision came up often, with most agreeing the extra VRAM mainly benefits multi-monitor configurations, while the 256-bit memory bus limits how much the 4GB version actually helps single-screen gaming.

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