Quadro K420 vs GRID P4-1Q

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 GRID P4-1Q is on rank 413, 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%

#96

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 GRID P4-1Q

#398

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

123108%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

100%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

83%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

75%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

67%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

67%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

58%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

50%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

50%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

42%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

33%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

17%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

8%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P4-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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	GRID P4-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K420 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K420 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $185), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 819.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K420	GRID P4-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+819.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($185)

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 GRID P4-1Q

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.

GRID P4-1Q

The GRID P4-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 730 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K420 scores 726 and the GRID P4-1Q reaches 730 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K420 is built on Kepler while the GRID P4-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K420) vs 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K420	GRID P4-1Q
G3D Mark Score	726	730
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344	2048+52%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.107 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+129%
Boost Clock	784 MHz	1178 MHz+50%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	112 KB	768 KB+586%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K420	GRID P4-1Q
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 GRID P4-1Q 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: 0.5 MB (Quadro K420) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K420	GRID P4-1Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K420 draws 108W versus the GRID P4-1Q's 225W — a 70.3% difference. The Quadro K420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K420) vs 350W (GRID P4-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K420	GRID P4-1Q
TDP	108W-52%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	6.7+109%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K420 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID P4-1Q launched at $5890 and now averages $185. The Quadro K420 costs 89.2% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Quadro K420) vs 3.9 (GRID P4-1Q) — the Quadro K420 offers 830.8% better value. The GRID P4-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).