Radeon R5 420 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 R5 420 is positioned at rank #175 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 R5 420

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1009%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

969%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

958%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

956%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

954%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

949%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

937%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

934%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

925%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

922%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

911%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

909%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

893%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

892%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#94

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

95%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#160

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1113%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

100%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

98%

#178

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#181

Radeon HD 8310E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#183

GeForce GT 610

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#186

Radeon HD 8450G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#187

Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

93%

#188

GeForce GT 140

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

#189

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#190

GeForce GT 620

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 420 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2190.4% 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 R5 420.

Insight	Radeon R5 420	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2190.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2190.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 R5 420 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 420 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon R5 420

The Radeon R5 420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 575 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5 420 scores 575 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 2190.4%. The Radeon R5 420 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 420) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 420) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 420	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	575	13,170+2190%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	3584+833%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9085 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1302%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1777 MHz+58%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	24	112+367%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	3.5 MB+3789%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 420	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 420 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R5 420) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 420	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 420 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon R5 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 420) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.