Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual vs Radeon R5 M420
Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual
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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 7600G + HD 7550M Dual is positioned at rank 560 and the Radeon R5 M420 is on rank 663, so the Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual 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 7600G + HD 7550M Dual
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+102%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual and Radeon R5 M420
Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual
The Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 509 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual scores 509 and the Radeon R5 M420 reaches 504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual) vs 768 (Radeon R5 M420).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 509 | 504 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 M420). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M420). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 4.0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 M420's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M420). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2+52% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R5 M420 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual) vs 1.7 (Radeon R5 M420) — the Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual offers 100% better value. The Radeon R5 M420 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-50% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4+100% | 1.7 |
| Codename | — | Emerald |
| Release | August 1 2013 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #863 | #649 |
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