Mobility Radeon HD 4330
VS
Quadro NVS 420

Mobility Radeon HD 4330 vs Quadro NVS 420

AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

2009Core: 550 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro NVS 420

2018Core: 1227 MHzBoost: 1647 MHz

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. The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 is positioned at rank #599 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4330

#587
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
3934%
#589
3566%
#590
3557%
#594
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
3234%
#595
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
3212%
#597
GeForce 210
MSRP: $50|Avg: $5
100%
#598
Mobility Radeon X1900
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#599
Mobility Radeon HD 4330
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
100%
#600
Radeon R7 M365X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#601
Mobility Radeon HD 5870
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
99%
#602
Radeon R7 M260DX
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#603
Radeon HD 8610G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#604
95%
#605
Radeon HD 4650 AGP
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
94%
#606
GeForce 9800M GS
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
94%
#607
Radeon R7 M270
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
93%
#608
GeForce 9800 GTX
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
93%
#609
Mobility Radeon HD 5850
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
92%
#610
92%
#612
GeForce 205
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro NVS 420 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2009). The Quadro NVS 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro NVS 420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4330.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 420
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro NVS 420 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Mobility Radeon HD 4330, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 148.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 420
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+148.6%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)
More affordable ($20)

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 HD 4330 and Quadro NVS 420

AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro NVS 420

The Quadro NVS 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 scores 135 and the Quadro NVS 420 reaches 137 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro NVS 420 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 420
G3D Mark Score
135
137+1%
Architecture
TeraScale
Pascal
Process Node
55 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
800
2304+188%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.88 TFLOPS
7.589 TFLOPS+762%
ROPs
16
64+300%
TMUs
40
144+260%
L1 Cache
160 KB
864 KB+440%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 420 has 4 GB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 420
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 10_0 (Quadro NVS 420). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 420
DirectX
10.1
10_0
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs PureVideo HD (Quadro NVS 420). Decoder: UVD2 vs PureVideo HD.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 420
Encoder
UVD2
PureVideo HD
Decoder
UVD2
PureVideo HD
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 draws 30W versus the Quadro NVS 420's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 160mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 420
TDP
30W-70%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
160mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
4.5+221%
1.4
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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 4330 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The Quadro NVS 420 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.8 (Mobility Radeon HD 4330) vs 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) — the Quadro NVS 420 offers 142.9% better value. The Quadro NVS 420 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2009).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4330Quadro NVS 420
MSRP
$49
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$49
$20-59%
Performance per Dollar
2.8
6.8+143%
Codename
M98
GP104
Release
January 9 2009
February 21 2018
Ranking
#927
#266