Quadro NVS 420 vs Radeon HD 5450

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 5450

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3196%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3070%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

3034%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3029%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3023%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

3006%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2968%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2957%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2930%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2922%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2886%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2880%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2828%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2826%

#291

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

3524%

#306

Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

100%

#308

Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#309

Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#310

Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#312

Radeon E6460

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#313

Radeon HD 6290

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#314

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

87%

#315

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

#316

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

85%

#317

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

83%

#318

GeForce GT 120

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

83%

#319

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

75%

#320

Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

74%

#321

Radeon HD 3200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

72%

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 Radeon HD 5450 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5450.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 5450
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $40 for the Radeon HD 5450, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 101.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 5450
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 5450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro NVS 420 and Radeon HD 5450

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 5450

The Radeon HD 5450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro NVS 420 scores 137 and the Radeon HD 5450 reaches 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 420 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 5450 uses TeraScale 2, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5450). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5450).

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 5450
G3D Mark Score	137	136
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 2
Process Node	16 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2304+60%	1440
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.589 TFLOPS+263%	2.088 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+100%	72
L1 Cache	864 KB+500%	144 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 5450
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 5450 has 2 GB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 5450) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 5450
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro NVS 420 draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 5450's 151W — a 40.6% difference. The Quadro NVS 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 420) vs 350W (Radeon HD 5450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 5450
TDP	100W-34%	151W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	160mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	1.4+56%	0.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 5450 launched at $60 and now averages $40. The Quadro NVS 420 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 5450) — the Quadro NVS 420 offers 100% better value. The Quadro NVS 420 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2009).