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GeForce GT 420
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GeForce 710A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 420 is positioned at rank 214 and the GeForce 710A is on rank 335, so the GeForce GT 420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 420
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 710A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 420.
| Insight | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 710A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 710A holds the technical lead. Priced at $62 (vs $79), it costs 22% less, resulting in a 27.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) | ✅More affordable ($62) |
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 GT 420 and GeForce 710A
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.
GeForce 710A
The GeForce 710A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 433 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 420 scores 432 and the GeForce 710A reaches 433 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 420 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 710A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 420) vs 384 (GeForce 710A). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 432 | 433 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+6% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 420 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 710A has 2 GB. The GeForce 710A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 420) vs 1 MB (GeForce 710A) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 420) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 420) vs NVENC (GeForce 710A). Decoder: VP4 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 420) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC |
| Decoder | VP4 | NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 420 draws 64W versus the GeForce 710A's 33W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 420) vs 350W (GeForce 710A). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 33W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.8 | 13.1+93% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 420 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the GeForce 710A launched at $35 and now averages $62. The GeForce 710A costs 21.5% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (GeForce GT 420) vs 7.0 (GeForce 710A) — the GeForce 710A offers 27.3% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | GeForce 710A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $35-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79 | $62-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 7.0+27% |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #777 | #810 |
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