Quadro NVS 420 vs Radeon HD 6290M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6290M

#587

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3878%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3515%

#590

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3506%

#594

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3188%

#595

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3166%

#597

Radeon HD 6290M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

99%

#599

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#600

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

99%

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Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

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Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

98%

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Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

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Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

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Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

93%

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Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

93%

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GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

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Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

92%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

91%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

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 2011). 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 6290M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6290M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 6290M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6290M 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.

Quadro NVS 420 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6290M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro NVS 420 and Radeon HD 6290M

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 6290M

The Radeon HD 6290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 140 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro NVS 420 scores 137 and the Radeon HD 6290M reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 420 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6290M uses TeraScale 2, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6290M). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M).

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 6290M
G3D Mark Score	137	140+2%
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 2
Process Node	16 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2304+140%	960
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.589 TFLOPS+481%	1.306 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+200%	48
L1 Cache	864 KB+350%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 6290M
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 6290M has 512 MB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6290M) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	Radeon HD 6290M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro NVS 420 draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 6290M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 420) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.