Moore Threads MTT S30 vs Radeon R5 420
Moore Threads MTT S30
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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 Moore Threads MTT S30 is positioned at rank 118 and the Radeon R5 420 is on rank 175, so the Moore Threads MTT S30 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Moore Threads MTT S30
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 420 is significantly newer (2017 vs 0). The Radeon R5 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Moore Threads MTT S30 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Moore Threads MTT S30 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 420.
| Insight | Moore Threads MTT S30 | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | MUSA (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 420 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $55 for the Moore Threads MTT S30, it costs 64% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 172.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Moore Threads MTT S30 | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+172.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55) | ✅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 Moore Threads MTT S30 and Radeon R5 420
Moore Threads MTT S30
The Moore Threads MTT S30 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 580 points.
Radeon R5 420
The Radeon R5 420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 575 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Moore Threads MTT S30 scores 580 and the Radeon R5 420 reaches 575 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Moore Threads MTT S30 is built on MUSA while the Radeon R5 420 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S30) vs 384 (Radeon R5 420). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S30) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 420).
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S30 | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 580 | 575 |
| Architecture | MUSA | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+967% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS+1524% | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 256+1500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 256+967% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S30 | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S30) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R5 420) — the Moore Threads MTT S30 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S30 | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Moore Threads MTT S30 draws 255W versus the Radeon R5 420's 50W — a 134.4% difference. The Radeon R5 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Moore Threads MTT S30) vs 350W (Radeon R5 420). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S30 | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 255W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 11.5+400% |
Value Analysis
The Moore Threads MTT S30 launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon R5 420 launched at $80 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 420 costs 63.6% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Moore Threads MTT S30) vs 28.8 (Radeon R5 420) — the Radeon R5 420 offers 174.3% better value.
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S30 | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-31% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55 | $20-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5 | 28.8+174% |
| Codename | Chunxiao | Lexa |
| Release | sem dados | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #635 | #773 |
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