Radeon HD 7420G
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Radeon HD 7420G

AMD

G3D Mark

316

MSRP

$40

AVG Price

$5

April 24 2013
375 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The Radeon HD 7420G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $999.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7420G

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 7420G across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 7420G specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7420G scores 316 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Malta), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 ×2 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 ×2 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ×2 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1000 MHz from a base of 950 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7420G
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score316
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameMalta
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2048 ×2
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling128 ×2
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32 ×2
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1000 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency950 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance4.096 TFLOPS ×2
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second128.0 ×2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count4,313 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#412
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7420G is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7420G
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache768 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 7420G supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7420G
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7420G draws 375 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7420G
TDPPower consumption under load375 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $40), the Radeon HD 7420G delivers 63 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #412 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7420G
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$40
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$5
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#412
Release DateApril 24 2013
Release Year2013

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

21 specs

ROPs32 ×2
TMUs128 ×2
Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache768 kB
Core Clock950 MHz
Boost Clock1000 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units2048 ×2
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count4,313 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate128.0 ×2
Manufacturing Process28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)375 Watt
Floating Point Performance4.096 TFLOPS ×2

General Information

5 specs

CodenameMalta
ArchitectureGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
Launch Price$999
Release DateApril 24 2013
Performance Ranking Position412

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