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Performance
GeForce GT 420M
6851% of 104,598
Radeon RX Vega 564,146% better
29,08628% of 104,598
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 4,146% better performance than the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 420M
No data available
Radeon RX Vega 56
72.945% of 161.45
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 45% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2010. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF108) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GT 420M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 25.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GT 420M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 500 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 23 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The GT 420M has the 490th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.65% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2017 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the GCN 5.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Vega 10) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX Vega 56 has 8 GB of HBM2 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 2,048 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 409.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX Vega 56 includes 3,584 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,156 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,471 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX Vega 56 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 210 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX Vega 56 has the 81st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.81% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,086 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 72.9. This is the 42nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 5.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2010 | Q3 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $399 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The Division 2 | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 163 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 123 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 95 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 75 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 58 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 30 FPS |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GT 420M orRadeon RX Vega 56
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 34 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 33 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 32 | +7% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 32 | +7% |
| Arc A750 | 31 | +3% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 30 | |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 30 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 30 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 30 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 28 | -7% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GT 420M orRadeon RX Vega 56
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600 | 11.75 | -12% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 12.13 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | 12.17 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 12.47 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 13.13 | -1% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 13.3 | |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 13.3 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 13.54 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 13.98 | +5% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 15.59 | +17% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GT 420M
6851% of 104,598
Radeon RX Vega 564,146% better
29,08628% of 104,598
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 4,146% better performance than the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GT 420M is ranked 490th with a score of 685, and the Radeon RX Vega 56 is ranked 81st with a score of 29,086.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 420M
No data available
Radeon RX Vega 56
72.945% of 161.45
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 111% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon RX Vega 56's 72.9 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 29,668 | +4,231% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 29,263 | +4,172% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 29,086 | +4,146% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 28,375 | +4,042% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 27,503 | +3,915% |
| GeForce GT 425M | 753 | +10% |
| Radeon HD 7610M | 749 | +9% |
| GeForce GT 420M | 685 | |
| Radeon HD 6490M | 601 | -12% |
| GeForce GT 520MX | 596.5 | -13% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GT 420M orRadeon RX Vega 56
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | +15% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 82.05 | +13% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 74.36 | +2% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 70.07 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 68.93 | -5% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 65.04 | -11% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | 62.65 | -14% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 6,482 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 6,746 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 125,359 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 20,759 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 775 | 22,937 (+2,859.61%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 397 | 13,228 (+3,231.99%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 86 | 761 (+784.88%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF108 | Vega 10 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 585 million | 12,500 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 25.6 Gb/s | 409.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 2,048 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 4 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 23 W | 210 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 550 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 3,584 |
| CUDA Cores | 96 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 56 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 2 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 | 224 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 500 MHz | 1,156 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,471 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 2 GPixel/s | 94.14 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 8 GTexel/s | 329.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 192 GFLOPS | 10.54 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 16 GFLOPS | 659 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GT 420M | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.