GeForce4 MX 420 vs Quadro FX 2500M
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Quadro FX 2500M with GeForce4 MX 420, including specs and performance data.
FX 2500M outperforms GeForce4 MX 420 by a whopping 5500% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 1213 | 1511 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 0.85 | no data |
| Architecture | Curie (2003−2013) | Celsius (1999−2005) |
| GPU code name | G71 | NV17 A3 |
| Market segment | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 29 September 2005 (19 years ago) | 6 February 2002 (22 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $99.99 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 32 | no data |
| Core clock speed | 500 MHz | 250 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 500 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | 278 million | 29 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 90 nm | 150 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | no data |
| Texture fill rate | 12.00 | 1.000 |
| ROPs | 16 | 2 |
| TMUs | 24 | 4 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Interface | MXM-III | AGP 4x |
| Width | no data | 1-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR3 | SDR |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 600 MHz | 166 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 1.328 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | no data |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x VGA, 1x S-Video |
API compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 9.0c (9_3) | 8.0 |
| Shader Model | 3.0 | no data |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL | N/A | N/A |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4 | 0−1 |
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Hitman 3 | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33 | 0−1 |
Full HD
High Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Hitman 3 | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33 | 0−1 |
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Hitman 3 | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−33 | 0−1 |
1440p
High Preset
| Far Cry New Dawn | 1−2 | 0−1 |
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Hitman 3 | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 1−2 | 0−1 |
1440p
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 3−4 | 0−1 |
4K
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 0−1 | 0−1 |
4K
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2−3 | 0−1 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.56 | 0.01 |
| Recency | 29 September 2005 | 6 February 2002 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Chip lithography | 90 nm | 150 nm |
FX 2500M has a 5500% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 700% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 66.7% more advanced lithography process.
The Quadro FX 2500M is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce4 MX 420 in performance tests.
Be aware that Quadro FX 2500M is a mobile workstation card while GeForce4 MX 420 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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