GeForce 710M vs GeForce GT 420

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.

GeForce 710M vs GeForce GT 420 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 710M vs GeForce GT 420: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 710M

2015

Why buy it

✅35.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 64W, a 31W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

GeForce GT 420

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 710M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌93.9% higher power demand at 64W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 710M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 35.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.7% in PassMark G3D (448 vs 432), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 710M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 420 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 420 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 710M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 710M vs GeForce GT 420 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 710M

The GeForce 710M 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: 448 points.

GeForce GT 420

The GeForce GT 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 710M scores 448 and the GeForce GT 420 reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 420 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 420). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 710M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420).

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 420
G3D Mark Score	448+4%	432
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+18%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 420
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 710M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 420 carries 1 GB. GeForce 710M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 710M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 420. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 710M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 420) — the GeForce 710M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 420
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 710M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 420). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 420
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 710M) vs None (GeForce GT 420). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 710M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 420).

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 420
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 710M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 420's 64W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 710M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710M) vs 250W (GeForce GT 420). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 420
TDP	33W-48%	64W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	13.6+100%	6.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 710M (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 710M	GeForce GT 420
MSRP	—	$79
Codename	GM108	GK107
Release	March 13 2015	May 29 2014
Ranking	#847	#777

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