MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP vs GeForce4 MX 420
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
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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 MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is positioned at rank 732 and the GeForce4 MX 420 is on rank 747, so the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce4 MX 420 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). 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 MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP 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 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP | GeForce4 MX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $10 for the GeForce4 MX 420, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 140% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP | GeForce4 MX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+140%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) |
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 MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP and GeForce4 MX 420
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP scores 6 versus the GeForce4 MX 420's 5 — the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP leads by 20%. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce4 MX 420 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 420). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 420).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP | GeForce4 MX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6+20% | 5 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Turing |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 896+12% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 3.226 TFLOPS+188% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP | GeForce4 MX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 420 has 65 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP | GeForce4 MX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+694% | 0.063 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 420). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP | GeForce4 MX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.5+15% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP draws 50W versus the GeForce4 MX 420's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce4 MX 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP | GeForce4 MX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 25W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 60°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.2+100% |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP launched at $20 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce4 MX 420 launched at $99 and now averages $10. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) vs 0.5 (GeForce4 MX 420) — the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers 140% better value. The GeForce4 MX 420 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP | GeForce4 MX 420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20-80% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2+140% | 0.5 |
| Codename | Broadway | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | August 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #846 | #523 |
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