Radeon R7 A10-7800 vs Quadro K420

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 R7 A10-7800 is positioned at rank 488 and the Quadro K420 is on rank 220, so the Quadro K420 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 R7 A10-7800

#477

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2276%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2063%

#480

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2058%

#484

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1871%

#485

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1858%

#487

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#488

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

100%

#489

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#490

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#491

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#492

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#493

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

95%

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Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

94%

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Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

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Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

93%

#500

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

93%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K420

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

91%

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L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

89%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

87%

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RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

86%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

85%

#205

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3052%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

99%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

99%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

93%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 A10-7800 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Radeon R7 A10-7800 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K420 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A10-7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 A10-7800	Quadro K420
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 Quadro K420 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the Radeon R7 A10-7800, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 47.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A10-7800	Quadro K420
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+47.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($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 R7 A10-7800 Benchmark Check

Quadro K420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A10-7800 and Quadro K420

Radeon R7 A10-7800

The Radeon R7 A10-7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 740 points.

Quadro K420

The Quadro K420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 726 points. Launch price was $854.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A10-7800 scores 740 and the Quadro K420 reaches 726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A10-7800 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Quadro K420 uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon R7 A10-7800) vs 1,344 (Quadro K420). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-7800) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 784 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 A10-7800	Quadro K420
G3D Mark Score	740+2%	726
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3840+186%	1344
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.87 TFLOPS+1602%	2.107 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2335 MHz+198%	784 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	240+114%	112
L1 Cache	768 KB+586%	112 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A10-7800	Quadro K420
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 R7 A10-7800 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K420 has 1 GB. The Quadro K420 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon R7 A10-7800) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K420) — the Radeon R7 A10-7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 A10-7800	Quadro K420
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A10-7800 draws 180W versus the Quadro K420's 108W — a 50% difference. The Quadro K420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A10-7800) vs 350W (Quadro K420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 A10-7800	Quadro K420
TDP	180W	108W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	4.1	6.7+63%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A10-7800 launched at $155 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro K420 launched at $150 and now averages $20. The Quadro K420 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.7 (Radeon R7 A10-7800) vs 36.3 (Quadro K420) — the Quadro K420 offers 47% better value. The Radeon R7 A10-7800 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).