Radeon HD 7420G vs FirePro V3800

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 7420G is positioned at rank 158 and the FirePro V3800 is on rank 268, so the Radeon HD 7420G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7420G

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

918%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

882%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

872%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

870%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

869%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

864%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

853%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

850%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

842%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

839%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

829%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

828%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

813%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

812%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

98%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

94%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

94%

#143

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1013%

#158

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

100%

#159

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

100%

#161

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#164

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

95%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

95%

#166

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#167

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

95%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

93%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

94%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

94%

#253

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5933%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

99%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

99%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

98%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

97%

#274

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

96%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

94%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

94%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

91%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

89%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

89%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 7420G.

Insight	Radeon HD 7420G	FirePro V3800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7420G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7420G holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $12), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 136.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7420G	FirePro V3800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+136.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($5)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($12)

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 HD 7420G Benchmark Check

FirePro V3800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7420G and FirePro V3800

Radeon HD 7420G

The Radeon HD 7420G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $999.

FirePro V3800

The FirePro V3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 321 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7420G scores 316 and the FirePro V3800 reaches 321 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7420G is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 800 (FirePro V3800). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800).

Feature	Radeon HD 7420G	FirePro V3800
G3D Mark Score	316	321+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2+156%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+271%	1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2+100%	16
TMUs	128 ×2+220%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+540%	80 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7420G	FirePro V3800
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7420G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V3800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 256 KB (FirePro V3800) — the Radeon HD 7420G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7420G	FirePro V3800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7420G draws 375W versus the FirePro V3800's 74W — a 134.1% difference. The FirePro V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 350W (FirePro V3800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7420G	FirePro V3800
TDP	375W	74W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	0.8	4.3+438%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7420G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the FirePro V3800 launched at $129 and now averages $12. The Radeon HD 7420G costs 58.3% less ($7 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.2 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 26.8 (FirePro V3800) — the Radeon HD 7420G offers 135.8% better value. The Radeon HD 7420G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).