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GeForce GT 420
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Mobility Radeon HD 5650
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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 GT 420 is positioned at rank 214 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is on rank 590, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $79), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 168.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 420 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 420 and Mobility Radeon HD 5650
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5650
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 441 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 420 scores 432 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 reaches 441 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 420 is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 420) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5650).
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 432 | 441+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+47% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 420) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Vulkan: N/A vs No. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | No |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 420) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 420) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650).
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 420 draws 64W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5650's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 420) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 50W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.8 | 8.8+29% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 420 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 costs 62% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (GeForce GT 420) vs 14.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 offers 167.3% better value. The GeForce GT 420 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-47% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79 | $30-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 14.7+167% |
| Codename | GK107 | Broadway |
| Release | May 29 2014 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #777 | #846 |
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