GeForce4 MX 420 vs RADEON IGP 350M

NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 420

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz
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AMD

RADEON IGP 350M

2016Core: 800 MHz
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GeForce4 MX 420 vs RADEON IGP 350M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce4 MX 420 vs RADEON IGP 350M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce4 MX 420 vs RADEON IGP 350M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce4 MX 420

2020

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • RADEON IGP 350M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce4 MX 420 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 25W instead of 55W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5 vs 6).
  • Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2020 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

RADEON IGP 350M

2016

Why buy it

  • +20% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
  • 120% higher power demand at 55W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
RADEON IGP 350M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 20% in PassMark G3D (6 vs 5), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce4 MX 420 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce4 MX 420 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. RADEON IGP 350M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce4 MX 420 vs RADEON IGP 350M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 420

The GeForce4 MX 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

AMD

RADEON IGP 350M

The RADEON IGP 350M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce4 MX 420 scores 5 versus the RADEON IGP 350M's 6 — the RADEON IGP 350M leads by 20%. The GeForce4 MX 420 is built on Turing while the RADEON IGP 350M uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce4 MX 420) vs 512 (RADEON IGP 350M). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 420) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 350M).

FeatureGeForce4 MX 420RADEON IGP 350M
G3D Mark Score
5
6+20%
Architecture
Turing
GCN 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+75%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.226 TFLOPS+294%
0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
64+100%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 MX 420 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON IGP 350M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce4 MX 420RADEON IGP 350M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce4 MX 420 has 65 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON IGP 350M carries 512 MB. RADEON IGP 350M gives you 693.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce4 MX 420 and 64-bit on the RADEON IGP 350M.

FeatureGeForce4 MX 420RADEON IGP 350M
VRAM Capacity
0.063 GB
0.5 GB+694%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce4 MX 420 draws 25W versus the RADEON IGP 350M's 55W — a 75% difference. The GeForce4 MX 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce4 MX 420) vs 350W (RADEON IGP 350M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce4 MX 420RADEON IGP 350M
TDP
25W-55%
55W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Height
100mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
60°C
Perf/Watt
0.2+100%
0.1
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce4 MX 420 (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce4 MX 420RADEON IGP 350M
MSRP
$99
Codename
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Cape Verde
Release
August 1 2020
July 6 2016
Ranking
#523
#667

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