CPU
GPU
GeForce GT 420
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Radeon HD 7570M
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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 Radeon HD 7570M is on rank 237, 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 Radeon HD 7570M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7570M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 420 | Radeon HD 7570M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7570M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7570M holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $79), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 413.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 420 | Radeon HD 7570M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+413.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon HD 7570M
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.
Radeon HD 7570M
The Radeon HD 7570M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 421 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 420 scores 432 and the Radeon HD 7570M reaches 421 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 420 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7570M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 420) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7570M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7570M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Radeon HD 7570M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 432+3% | 421 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 2.176 TFLOPS+185% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 320 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Radeon HD 7570M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 420) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7570M) — the Radeon HD 7570M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Radeon HD 7570M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 420 draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 7570M's 100W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce GT 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 420) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7570M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Radeon HD 7570M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-36% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.8+62% | 4.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7570M costs 81% less ($64 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (GeForce GT 420) vs 28.1 (Radeon HD 7570M) — the Radeon HD 7570M offers 410.9% better value. The GeForce GT 420 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 420 | Radeon HD 7570M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79 | $15-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 28.1+411% |
| Codename | GK107 | Wimbledon |
| Release | May 29 2014 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #777 | #531 |
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