Radeon X1800 GTO vs Quadro NVS 420

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 X1800 GTO is positioned at rank #348 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 X1800 GTO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

12726%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

12226%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

12084%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12063%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

12039%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

11970%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

11819%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11775%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11667%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

11635%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

11495%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11470%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

11263%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11256%

#333

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

14035%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

100%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

95%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

88%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

88%

#354

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

86%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

86%

#356

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

86%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

79%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

74%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

67%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

60%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

56%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

47%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1800 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro NVS 420
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon X1800 GTO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $20 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.9% better value per dollar than the Quadro NVS 420.

Insight	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro NVS 420
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X1800 GTO Benchmark Check

Quadro NVS 420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1800 GTO and Quadro NVS 420

Radeon X1800 GTO

The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.

Quadro NVS 420

The Quadro NVS 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1800 GTO scores 141 and the Quadro NVS 420 reaches 137 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1800 GTO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro NVS 420 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro NVS 420
G3D Mark Score	141+3%	137
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4608+100%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.74 TFLOPS+173%	7.589 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2250 MHz+37%	1647 MHz
ROPs	128+100%	64
TMUs	288+100%	144
L1 Cache	1 MB+19%	0.84 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro NVS 420
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 X1800 GTO comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 420 has 4 GB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro NVS 420
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1800 GTO draws 300W versus the Quadro NVS 420's 100W — a 100% difference. The Quadro NVS 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon X1800 GTO	Quadro NVS 420
TDP	300W	100W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	160mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.5	1.4+180%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) vs 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) — the Radeon X1800 GTO offers 2.9% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).