Radeon R5 420 vs Moore Threads MTT S30
Radeon R5 420
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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 R5 420 is positioned at rank 175 and the Moore Threads MTT S30 is on rank 118, so the Moore Threads MTT S30 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 420
Performance Per Dollar Moore Threads MTT S30
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 420 is significantly newer (2017 vs 0). The Radeon R5 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Moore Threads MTT S30 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Moore Threads MTT S30 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | MUSA (12nm) |
| 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 R5 420 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $55 for the Moore Threads MTT S30, it costs 64% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 172.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 420 | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+172.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55) |
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 R5 420 and Moore Threads MTT S30
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.
Moore Threads MTT S30
The Moore Threads MTT S30 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 580 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 420 scores 575 and the Moore Threads MTT S30 reaches 580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 420 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Moore Threads MTT S30 uses MUSA, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 420) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S30). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 420) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S30).
| Feature | Radeon R5 420 | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 575 | 580 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | MUSA |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4096+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS | 14.75 TFLOPS+1524% |
| ROPs | 16 | 256+1500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 256+967% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 420 | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R5 420) vs 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S30) — the Moore Threads MTT S30 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 420 | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 420 draws 50W versus the Moore Threads MTT S30's 255W — a 134.4% difference. The Radeon R5 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 420) vs 250W (Moore Threads MTT S30). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R5 420 | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 255W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5+400% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 420 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Moore Threads MTT S30 launched at $55 and now averages $55. The Radeon R5 420 costs 63.6% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.8 (Radeon R5 420) vs 10.5 (Moore Threads MTT S30) — the Radeon R5 420 offers 174.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R5 420 | Moore Threads MTT S30 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $55-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-64% | $55 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.8+174% | 10.5 |
| Codename | Lexa | Chunxiao |
| Release | April 20 2017 | sem dados |
| Ranking | #773 | #635 |
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