Radeon HD 8180 vs Quadro NVS 420

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 8180 is positioned at rank #496 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 8180

#485

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2413%

#487

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2187%

#488

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2181%

#492

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1984%

#493

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1970%

#496

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

100%

#498

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#499

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

99%

#500

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

98%

#501

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#502

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#503

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#504

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

97%

#505

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#506

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#507

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

95%

#508

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

94%

#509

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#510

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro NVS 420 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro NVS 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8180 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro NVS 420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 8180.

Insight	Radeon HD 8180	Quadro NVS 420
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8180 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $20 for the Quadro NVS 420, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 294.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8180	Quadro NVS 420
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+294.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($5)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)

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 8180 Benchmark Check

Quadro NVS 420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8180 and Quadro NVS 420

Radeon HD 8180

The Radeon HD 8180 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.

Quadro NVS 420

The Quadro NVS 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8180 scores 135 and the Quadro NVS 420 reaches 137 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8180 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro NVS 420 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8180) vs 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8180	Quadro NVS 420
G3D Mark Score	135	137+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2304+260%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	7.589 TFLOPS+665%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1647 MHz+113%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	144+260%
L1 Cache	160 KB	864 KB+440%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8180	Quadro NVS 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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8180 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 420 has 4 GB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8180) vs 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8180	Quadro NVS 420
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8180 draws 50W versus the Quadro NVS 420's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8180 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8180) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 420). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8180	Quadro NVS 420
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	160mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	2.7+93%	1.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8180 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 8180 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.0 (Radeon HD 8180) vs 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) — the Radeon HD 8180 offers 297.1% better value. The Quadro NVS 420 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).