NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile1,701% better
12,34012% of 104,598
GeForce GT 420M
6851% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has 1,701% better performance than the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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GeForce GT 420M
No data available

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q4 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA107) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2050 Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112 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 RTX 2050 Mobile includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 735 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,245 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 64 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 32 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 2050 Mobile has the 158th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.80% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

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.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereFermi
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2021Q3 2010
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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
FPS data for Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2
GeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
Low - 1080p
16 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
15 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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.

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GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 7600M49.5+241%
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile14.5
RTX A500 Mobile14.5+0%

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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile1,701% better
12,34012% of 104,598
GeForce GT 420M
6851% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has 1,701% better performance than the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is ranked 158th with a score of 12,340, and the GeForce GT 420M is ranked 490th with a score of 685.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
No data available
GeForce GT 420M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile and the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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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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.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
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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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
3,199
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3DMark Time Spy Score
3,506
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
58,256.5
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
8,946
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
12,472
(+1,509.29%)
775
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
161.8
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PassMark G3D Mark
7,655
(+1,828.21%)
397
PassMark G2D Mark
470
(+446.51%)
86
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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
CodenameGA107GF108
ArchitectureAmpereFermi
Process Size8 nm40 nm
Transistors8,700 million585 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
Memory Size4 GB1,024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR6DDR3
Memory Bandwidth112 Gb/s25.6 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz800 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit128 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB

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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)30 W23 W
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDevice Dependent

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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
CUDA Cores2,04896
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)162
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)6416
Render Output Units (ROP)324
Tensor Cores64--
Ray Tracing Cores32--
Core Clock Speed735 MHz500 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,245 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
Pixel Fill Rate39.84 GPixel/s2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate79.68 GTexel/s8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.1 TFLOPS192 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance159.4 GFLOPS16 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce GT 420M
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.85.1

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.