GeForce 610M vs Radeon HD 7420G
GeForce 610M
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Radeon HD 7420G
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 610M is positioned at rank 49 and the Radeon HD 7420G is on rank 158, so the GeForce 610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 610M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7420G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7420G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 610M.
| Insight | GeForce 610M | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7420G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7420G holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 332.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 610M | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+332.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 610M and Radeon HD 7420G
GeForce 610M
The GeForce 610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
Radeon HD 7420G
The Radeon HD 7420G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 610M scores 292 versus the Radeon HD 7420G's 316 — the Radeon HD 7420G leads by 8.2%. The GeForce 610M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7420G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 610M) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7420G). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7420G). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 292 | 316+8% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048 ×2+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+353% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+18% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32 ×2+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128 ×2+433% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 610M) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7420G) — the GeForce 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 610M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 7420G's 375W — a 167.6% difference. The GeForce 610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 610M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7420G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-91% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8+1000% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7420G costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (GeForce 610M) vs 63.2 (Radeon HD 7420G) — the Radeon HD 7420G offers 332.9% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 610M | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.6 | 63.2+333% |
| Codename | GM108 | Malta |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 24 2013 |
| Ranking | #847 | #412 |
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