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GeForce 920M
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Quadro K420
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 920M is positioned at rank 355 and the Quadro K420 is on rank 220, so the Quadro K420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920M.
| Insight | GeForce 920M | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K420 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 920M and Quadro K420
GeForce 920M
The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.
Quadro K420
The Quadro K420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 726 points. Launch price was $854.99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 920M scores 717 and the Quadro K420 reaches 726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K420 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920M) vs 1,344 (Quadro K420). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 784 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 717 | 726+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1344+425% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 2.107 TFLOPS+314% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz+27% | 784 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+14% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 920M | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 920M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K420 has 1 GB. The Quadro K420 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920M) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K420) — the GeForce 920M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 920M draws 16W versus the Quadro K420's 108W — a 148.4% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920M) vs 350W (Quadro K420). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 920M | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-85% | 108W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 44.8+569% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 920M | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM108 | GK104 |
| Release | March 25 2016 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #864 | #475 |
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