Mobility Radeon HD 5650 vs GeForce GT 420
Mobility Radeon HD 5650
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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 HD 5650 is positioned at rank 590 and the GeForce GT 420 is on rank 214, so the GeForce GT 420 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 HD 5650
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 420.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $79), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 168.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) |
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 5650 and GeForce GT 420
Mobility Radeon HD 5650
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 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: 441 points.
GeForce GT 420
The GeForce GT 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 scores 441 and the GeForce GT 420 reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 420 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 420). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 441+2% | 432 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+47% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 420). Vulkan: No vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | No | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs None (GeForce GT 420). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 420).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 420's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 250W (GeForce GT 420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-22% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8+29% | 6.8 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 420 launched at $79 and now averages $79. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 costs 62% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) vs 5.5 (GeForce GT 420) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 offers 167.3% better value. The GeForce GT 420 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5650 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $79-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-62% | $79 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7+167% | 5.5 |
| Codename | Broadway | GK107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #846 | #777 |
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