GeForce GT 420M vs GeForce 8800 GTS

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 420M is positioned at rank 113 and the GeForce 8800 GTS is on rank 700, so the GeForce GT 420M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 420M

#103

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

277%

#105

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

251%

#106

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

250%

#110

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

228%

#111

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

226%

#113

GeForce GT 420M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

100%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

98%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

98%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

97%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GTS

#689

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11931%

#691

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10815%

#692

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10787%

#696

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9809%

#697

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9742%

#699

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#701

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#702

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

95%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#709

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#710

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

86%

#711

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

85%

#712

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

80%

#713

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8800 GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 420M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce 8800 GTS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+59.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8800 GTS remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GT 420M Benchmark Check

GeForce 8800 GTS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 420M and GeForce 8800 GTS

GeForce GT 420M

The GeForce GT 420M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 392 points.

GeForce 8800 GTS

The GeForce 8800 GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 407 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 420M scores 392 and the GeForce 8800 GTS reaches 407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 420M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 8800 GTS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 420M) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GTS).

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce 8800 GTS
G3D Mark Score	392	407+4%
Architecture	Kepler	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce 8800 GTS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 420M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800 GTS has 321 MB. The GeForce GT 420M offers 59.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce 8800 GTS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+60%	0.313 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 420M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GTS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce 8800 GTS
DirectX	11.0+10%	10.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.0+21%	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 420M) vs No (GeForce 8800 GTS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 420M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GTS).

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce 8800 GTS
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 420M draws 32W versus the GeForce 8800 GTS's 150W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce GT 420M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 420M) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GTS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 95°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce 8800 GTS
TDP	32W-79%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-21%	95°C
Perf/Watt	12.3+356%	2.7