Radeon 3020e vs Radeon R5 M420

CPU

GPU

Radeon 3020e

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Radeon R5 M420

2016Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 3020e

505

+0.2%

Radeon HD 7480D

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

504

0.0%

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.

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 R5 M420

#652

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6463%

#654

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5858%

#655

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5843%

#659

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5313%

#660

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5277%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#664

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#665

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

98%

#667

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#669

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

98%

#670

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

90%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

90%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

86%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

#675

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

85%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

85%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3020e uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 M420 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 3020e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M420.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	Radeon R5 M420
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 3020e offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $300 for the Radeon R5 M420, it costs 84% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 513.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	Radeon R5 M420
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+513.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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.

Radeon 3020e Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 M420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3020e and Radeon R5 M420

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

Radeon R5 M420

The Radeon R5 M420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3020e scores 505 and the Radeon R5 M420 reaches 504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R5 M420 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 768 (Radeon R5 M420). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M420). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon R5 M420
G3D Mark Score	505	504
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+22%	1000 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon R5 M420
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3020e) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 M420) — the Radeon 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon R5 M420
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 M420). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon R5 M420
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M420). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon 3020e) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 M420).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon R5 M420
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 M420's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon R5 M420
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	10.1+51%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3020e launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R5 M420 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon 3020e costs 83.7% less ($251 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) vs 1.7 (Radeon R5 M420) — the Radeon 3020e offers 505.9% better value. The Radeon 3020e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).