Radeon R5 M420 vs GeForce GT 425M

CPU

GPU

Radeon R5 M420

2016Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

GeForce GT 425M

2013Core: 549 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R5 M420

504

+1.0%

499

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 M420 is positioned at rank 663 and the GeForce GT 425M is on rank 159, so the GeForce GT 425M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M420

#652

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6463%

#654

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5858%

#655

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5843%

#659

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5313%

#660

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5277%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#664

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#665

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

98%

#667

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#669

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

98%

#670

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

90%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

90%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

86%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

86%

#675

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

85%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

85%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 425M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#149

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

326%

#151

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

296%

#152

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

295%

#156

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

268%

#157

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

266%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 M420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 425M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R5 M420	GeForce GT 425M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 425M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 425M holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $300), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1088.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M420	GeForce GT 425M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1088.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 M420 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 425M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M420 and GeForce GT 425M

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.

GeForce GT 425M

The GeForce GT 425M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M420 scores 504 and the GeForce GT 425M reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M420 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GT 425M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R5 M420) vs 384 (GeForce GT 425M). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M420) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	GeForce GT 425M
G3D Mark Score	504+1%	499
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS+264%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	GeForce GT 425M
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 R5 M420 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 425M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 425M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	GeForce GT 425M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 M420) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	GeForce GT 425M
DirectX	12 (11_1)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M420) vs No (GeForce GT 425M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 M420) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	GeForce GT 425M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	No
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M420 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 425M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 425M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M420) vs 350W (GeForce GT 425M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R5 M420	GeForce GT 425M
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	6.7	11.1+66%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 425M costs 91.7% less ($275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (Radeon R5 M420) vs 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce GT 425M offers 1076.5% better value. The Radeon R5 M420 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).