GeForce4 MX 420 vs RADEON IGP 350M
GeForce4 MX 420
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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 GeForce4 MX 420 is positioned at rank 747 and the RADEON IGP 350M is on rank 328, so the RADEON IGP 350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 420
Performance Per Dollar RADEON IGP 350M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce4 MX 420 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce4 MX 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON IGP 350M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON IGP 350M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce4 MX 420.
| Insight | GeForce4 MX 420 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON IGP 350M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce4 MX 420 and RADEON IGP 350M
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.
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).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | RADEON 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)
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce4 MX 420 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON IGP 350M has 512 MB. The RADEON IGP 350M offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
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.
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | RADEON 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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce4 MX 420 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce4 MX 420 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 | Cape Verde |
| Release | August 1 2020 | July 6 2016 |
| Ranking | #523 | #667 |
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