Radeon HD 7420G vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The Radeon HD 7420G is positioned at rank #158 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3084.8% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 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	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3084.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3084.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $60), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 165.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7420G	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+165.4%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($5)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7420G and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7420G scores 316 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 3084.8%. The Radeon HD 7420G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7420G	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	316	10,064+3085%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS ×2	8.873 TFLOPS+117%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1733 MHz+73%
ROPs	32 ×2	64+100%
TMUs	128 ×2	160+25%
L1 Cache	512 KB	960 KB+88%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7420G	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7420G	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7420G draws 375W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 7420G	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	375W	180W-52%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	0.8	55.9+6888%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7420G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon HD 7420G costs 91.7% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.2 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 165.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).