MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
VS
GeForce4 MX 420

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 vs GeForce4 MX 420

AMD

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

2010Core: 700 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce4 MX 420

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
10
4
0.0%
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9000
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9200
brand logoRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
brand logoRadeon R9 Fury
brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 6700
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 7900 XT
GeForce4 MX 420
25
5
+25.0%
brand logoGeForce 6200A
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 MX 420

#737
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
217140%
#739
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
196840%
#740
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
196320%
#744
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
178520%
#745
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
177300%
#747
GeForce4 MX 420
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
100%
#748
RADEON 9200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
80%
#749
RADEON 9250
MSRP: $79|Avg: $25
80%
#750
GeForce 256
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
60%
#751
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
60%
#752
RADEON 7200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
60%
#753
GeForce4 MX 440
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
60%
#754
GeForce2 MX
MSRP: $129|Avg: $49
40%
#755
GeForce3
MSRP: $499|Avg: $49
20%
#756
GeForce4 440
MSRP: $469|Avg: $49
20%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce4 MX 420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 MX 420
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%)
✅Leading raw performance (+25%)
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
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
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💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce4 MX 420 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 512.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 MX 420
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+512.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)
✅More affordable ($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.

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 Benchmark Check

GeForce4 MX 420 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
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medium1 FPS
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ultra1 FPS
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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low1 FPS
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ultra1 FPS
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low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
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League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
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ultra1 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1440p
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
4K
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medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low1 FPS
medium1 FPS
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ultra1 FPS
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medium1 FPS
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ultra1 FPS
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ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
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ultra1 FPS
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ultra1 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 and GeForce4 MX 420

AMD

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 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 10W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 scores 4 versus the GeForce4 MX 420's 5 — the GeForce4 MX 420 leads by 25%. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce4 MX 420 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 420). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 420).

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 MX 420
G3D Mark Score
4
5+25%
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%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 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 9000 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 420 has 65 MB. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 MX 420
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+694%
0.063 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 420). OpenGL: 1.4 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 MX 420
DirectX
8.1+16%
7.0
OpenGL
1.4
1.5+7%
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: N/A (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs None (GeForce4 MX 420). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 420).

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 MX 420
Encoder
N/A
None
Decoder
MPEG-2
MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs
MPEG-2
MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 draws 10W versus the GeForce4 MX 420's 25W — a 85.7% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 420). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 60°C.

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 MX 420
TDP
10W-60%
25W
Recommended PSU
0W-100%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
—
Height
0mm
100mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
70
60°C-14%
Perf/Watt
0.4+100%
0.2
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Value Analysis

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce4 MX 420 launched at $99 and now averages $10. The GeForce4 MX 420 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 0.5 (GeForce4 MX 420) — the GeForce4 MX 420 offers 400% better value. The GeForce4 MX 420 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce4 MX 420
MSRP
$0-100%
$99
Avg Price (30d)
$49
$10-80%
Performance per Dollar
0.1
0.5+400%
Codename
Broadway
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release
January 7 2010
August 1 2020
Ranking
#846
#523