GeForce GT 420M vs GeForce GT 330

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 GT 330 is on rank 260, 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 GT 330

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1827%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1755%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1735%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1732%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1728%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1719%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1697%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1691%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1675%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1671%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1650%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1647%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1617%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1616%

#245

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2015%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

100%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

97%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

96%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

94%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#270

Radeon HD 6450

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

#271

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

91%

#273

Radeon HD 6230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#274

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

#275

Radeon E6760

MSRP: $240|Avg: $79

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 420M.

Insight	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce GT 330
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 330 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 GT 330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 420M and GeForce GT 330

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 GT 330

The GeForce GT 330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 393 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 420M scores 392 and the GeForce GT 330 reaches 393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 420M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 330 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 420M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 330). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce GT 330
G3D Mark Score	392	393
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS	1.127 TFLOPS+135%
Boost Clock	645 MHz	1468 MHz+128%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	144 KB+350%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce GT 330
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 420M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 330) — the GeForce GT 330 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce GT 330
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 420M) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce GT 330
DirectX	11.0	11.1 (10_1)
OpenGL	4.0+21%	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 420M) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce GT 330). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 420M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 330).

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce GT 330
Encoder	No	PureVideo HD
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 420M draws 32W versus the GeForce GT 330's 30W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 420M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 330). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 175mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	GeForce GT 330
TDP	32W	30W-6%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	175mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	12.3	13.1+7%