Quadro 500M vs Radeon R5 420
Quadro 500M
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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 Quadro 500M is positioned at rank 47 and the Radeon R5 420 is on rank 175, so the Quadro 500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 500M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 420 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). 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 Quadro 500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 500M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 420 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro 500M and Radeon R5 420
Quadro 500M
The Quadro 500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 571 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 Quadro 500M scores 571 and the Radeon R5 420 reaches 575 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 500M is built on Fermi while the Radeon R5 420 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (Quadro 500M) vs 384 (Radeon R5 420). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 500M) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 420).
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 571 | 575 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5184 TFLOPS | 0.9085 TFLOPS+75% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+567% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 500M | 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)
The Quadro 500M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 420 has 512 MB. The Quadro 500M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 500M draws 100W versus the Radeon R5 420's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 500M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 5.7 | 11.5+102% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 420 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GF100 | Lexa |
| Release | July 27 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #675 | #773 |
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