The GeForce GT 420M has 1% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
Info | Value |
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Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
Architecture | Fermi |
Market Segment | Mobile |
Release Date | Q3 2010 |
Production Status | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GT 420M has 1% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce GT 420M is ranked 490th with a score of 685.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 420M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
GeForce GT 420M's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
---|---|---|
GeForce GT 435M | 799 | +17% |
GeForce GT 525M | 799 | +17% |
Radeon HD 7550M | 756 | +10% |
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% |
Radeon HD 7450M | 581.5 | -15% |
Radeon HD 6470M | 535 | -22% |
Compare Value For Money
GeForce GT 420M's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.
GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
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Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the GeForce GT 420M's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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Benchmark | Value |
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3DMark 11 Performance Score | 775 |
PassMark G3D Mark | 397 |
PassMark G2D Mark | 86 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
Spec | Value |
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Codename | GF108 |
Architecture | Fermi |
Process Size | 40 nm |
Transistors | 585 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
Spec | Value |
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Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 23 W |
Outputs | Device Dependent |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
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Memory Size | 1,024 MB |
Memory Type | DDR3 |
Memory Bandwidth | 25.6 Gb/s |
Memory Clock | 800 MHz |
Memory Interface | 128 bit |
L1 Cache | 64 KB |
L2 Cache | 256 KB |
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 | Value |
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CUDA Cores | 96 |
Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 2 |
Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 |
Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 |
Core Clock Speed | 500 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 | Value |
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Pixel Fill Rate | 2 GPixel/s |
Texture Fill Rate | 8 GTexel/s |
FP32 Performance | 192 GFLOPS |
FP64 Performance | 16 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
Spec | Value |
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DirectX | 12 (11_0) |
OpenCL | 1.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 |
Shader Model | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.