Quadro 410 vs GeForce GT 420
Quadro 410
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro 410 is positioned at rank 251 and the GeForce GT 420 is on rank 214, so the GeForce GT 420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 410
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 Quadro 410.
| Insight | Quadro 410 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 410 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 410 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $79), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 212.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 410 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+212.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) |
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 Quadro 410 and GeForce GT 420
Quadro 410
The Quadro 410 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 427 points. Launch price was $1,499.
GeForce GT 420
The GeForce GT 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 410 scores 427 and the GeForce GT 420 reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 410 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 420 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (Quadro 410) vs 384 (GeForce GT 420). Raw compute: 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro 410) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 420).
| Feature | Quadro 410 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 427 | 432+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152+200% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.627 TFLOPS+113% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 410 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 410 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 420 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 420 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 410) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 420) — the Quadro 410 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 410 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 410 draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 420's 64W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce GT 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 410) vs 250W (GeForce GT 420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro 410 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 64W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 6.8+58% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 410 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce GT 420 launched at $79 and now averages $79. The Quadro 410 costs 68.4% less ($54 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.1 (Quadro 410) vs 5.5 (GeForce GT 420) — the Quadro 410 offers 210.9% better value. The GeForce GT 420 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro 410 | GeForce GT 420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $79-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-68% | $79 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.1+211% | 5.5 |
| Codename | GK104 | GK107 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #604 | #777 |
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