Quadro K420 vs GeForce GT 730A

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 GT 730A is on rank 370, so the Quadro K420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K420

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

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91%

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L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

89%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

87%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

86%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

85%

#205

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3052%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

99%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

99%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

93%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730A

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1096%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

993%

#363

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

991%

#367

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

901%

#368

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

895%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

100%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

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Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

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Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

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Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

96%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

94%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 730A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K420	GeForce GT 730A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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

The GeForce GT 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K420	GeForce GT 730A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.3%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K420 and GeForce GT 730A

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 GT 730A

The GeForce GT 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 743 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K420 scores 726 and the GeForce GT 730A reaches 743 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K420 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 730A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K420) vs 768 (GeForce GT 730A). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 657 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K420	GeForce GT 730A
G3D Mark Score	726	743+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344+75%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.107 TFLOPS+109%	1.009 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	784 MHz+19%	657 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	112 KB+75%	64 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K420	GeForce GT 730A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K420 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730A has 512 MB. The Quadro K420 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K420) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 730A) — the Quadro K420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K420	GeForce GT 730A
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K420 draws 108W versus the GeForce GT 730A's 55W — a 65% difference. The GeForce GT 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K420) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K420	GeForce GT 730A
TDP	108W	55W-49%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	6.7	13.5+101%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K420 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Quadro K420) vs 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) — the GeForce GT 730A offers 2.2% better value.