Quadro K420 vs GeForce 920M
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 Quadro K420 is positioned at rank 220 and the GeForce 920M is on rank 355, 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 Quadro K420
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920M
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 | Quadro K420 | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Quadro K420 and GeForce 920M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K420 scores 726 and the GeForce 920M reaches 717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K420 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 920M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K420) vs 256 (GeForce 920M). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K420 | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 726+1% | 717 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+425% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.107 TFLOPS+314% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 784 MHz | 993 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 128 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K420 | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K420 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 920M has 512 MB. The Quadro K420 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K420) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920M) — the GeForce 920M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K420 | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K420 draws 108W versus the GeForce 920M's 16W — a 148.4% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K420) vs 350W (GeForce 920M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro K420 | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W | 16W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 44.8+569% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro K420 | GeForce 920M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GM108 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #475 | #864 |
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