GeForce GT 420M vs Quadro FX 1800

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 Quadro FX 1800 is on rank 364, 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 Quadro FX 1800

#349

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18238%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

100%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

99%

#366

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

99%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

98%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

96%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

96%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

88%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

84%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

81%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

80%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

75%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

75%

#376

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

75%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

74%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). 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	Quadro FX 1800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1800 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

Quadro FX 1800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 420M and Quadro FX 1800

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.

Quadro FX 1800

The Quadro FX 1800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 395 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 420M scores 392 and the Quadro FX 1800 reaches 395 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 420M is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 1800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 420M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1800). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800).

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	Quadro FX 1800
G3D Mark Score	392	395
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+30%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	Quadro FX 1800
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 Quadro FX 1800 has 768 MB. The Quadro FX 1800 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 420M	Quadro FX 1800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.75 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 420M draws 32W versus the Quadro FX 1800's 189W — a 142.1% difference. The GeForce GT 420M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 420M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.