Radeon HD 7420G vs RADEON HD6370D
Radeon HD 7420G
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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 7420G is positioned at rank 158 and the RADEON HD6370D is on rank 193, so the Radeon HD 7420G 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 7420G
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD6370D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD6370D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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
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 $10), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7420G | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) |
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 7420G and RADEON HD6370D
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.
RADEON HD6370D
The RADEON HD6370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7420G scores 316 and the RADEON HD6370D reaches 320 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7420G is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON HD6370D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 1,536 (RADEON HD6370D). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6370D). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7420G | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 316 | 320+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+52% | 2.703 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+14% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7420G | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 512 KB (RADEON HD6370D) — the Radeon HD 7420G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7420G | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7420G draws 375W versus the RADEON HD6370D's 250W — a 40% difference. The RADEON HD6370D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 350W (RADEON HD6370D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7420G | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 250W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 1.3+63% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7420G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the RADEON HD6370D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 7420G costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.2 (Radeon HD 7420G) vs 32.0 (RADEON HD6370D) — the Radeon HD 7420G offers 97.5% better value. The Radeon HD 7420G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7420G | RADEON HD6370D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-20% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.2+98% | 32.0 |
| Codename | Malta | Cayman |
| Release | April 24 2013 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #412 | #596 |
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