Quadro NVS 420 vs Radeon HD 4330

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 Radeon HD 4330

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2687%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2581%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2551%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2547%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2541%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2527%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2495%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2486%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2463%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2456%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2427%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2421%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2378%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2376%

#277

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2963%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

100%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

99%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

99%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

94%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

93%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#301

GeForce GTX 295

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

89%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

88%

#303

Radeon HD 3850 X2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

87%

#304

Radeon HD 4290

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

87%

#306

Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

84%

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 2008). 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 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 Radeon HD 4330.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 4330
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $9 versus $20 for the Quadro NVS 420, it costs 55% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 119% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 4330
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+119%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅More affordable ($9)

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.

Quadro NVS 420 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 4330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro NVS 420 and Radeon HD 4330

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.

Radeon HD 4330

The Radeon HD 4330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points. Launch price was $130.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro NVS 420 scores 137 and the Radeon HD 4330 reaches 135 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 420 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 4330 uses TeraScale, both on 16 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 640 (Radeon HD 4330). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420) vs 0.736 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4330).

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 4330
G3D Mark Score	137+1%	135
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale
Process Node	16 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2304+260%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.589 TFLOPS+931%	0.736 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	144+350%	32
L1 Cache	864 KB+575%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 4330
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro NVS 420 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4330 has 512 MB. 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: 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4330) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro NVS 420 draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 4330's 95W — a 5.1% difference. The Radeon HD 4330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 420) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4330). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 4330
TDP	100W	95W-5%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	160mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	1.4	1.4

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Value Analysis

The Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 4330 launched at $50 and now averages $9. The Radeon HD 4330 costs 55% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 15.0 (Radeon HD 4330) — the Radeon HD 4330 offers 120.6% better value. The Quadro NVS 420 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2008).