Radeon HD 6610M vs Radeon R5 420
Radeon HD 6610M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon HD 6610M is positioned at rank 594 and the Radeon R5 420 is on rank 175, so the Radeon R5 420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6610M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 420 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). 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 Radeon HD 6610M 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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6610M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6610M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 Radeon HD 6610M and Radeon R5 420
Radeon HD 6610M
The Radeon HD 6610M 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: 565 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 Radeon HD 6610M scores 565 and the Radeon R5 420 reaches 575 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6610M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R5 420 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6610M) vs 384 (Radeon R5 420). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6610M) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 420).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 565 | 575+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+150% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+44% | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6610M draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 420's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R5 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6610M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 420). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 7.5 | 11.5+53% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 420 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6610M | Radeon R5 420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Lexa |
| Release | January 4 2011 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #654 | #773 |
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