RADEON HD6370D vs Radeon HD 7420G
RADEON HD6370D
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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 HD6370D is positioned at rank 193 and the Radeon HD 7420G is on rank 158, 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 HD6370D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7420G
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 HD6370D | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 HD6370D | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 HD6370D and Radeon HD 7420G
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD6370D scores 320 and the Radeon HD 7420G reaches 316 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD6370D is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 7420G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (RADEON HD6370D) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7420G). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6370D) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7420G). Boost clocks: 880 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON HD6370D | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 320+1% | 316 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048 ×2+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+52% |
| Boost Clock | 880 MHz | 1000 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 96 | 128 ×2+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD6370D | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 512 KB (RADEON HD6370D) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7420G) — the Radeon HD 7420G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD6370D | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD6370D draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 7420G's 375W — a 40% difference. The RADEON HD6370D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD6370D) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7420G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | RADEON HD6370D | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-33% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3+63% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD6370D launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 7420G launched at $40 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 7420G costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.0 (RADEON HD6370D) vs 63.2 (Radeon HD 7420G) — the Radeon HD 7420G offers 97.5% better value. The Radeon HD 7420G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON HD6370D | Radeon HD 7420G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $40-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.0 | 63.2+98% |
| Codename | Cayman | Malta |
| Release | December 14 2010 | April 24 2013 |
| Ranking | #596 | #412 |
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