Quadro K420 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4870

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 Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is on rank 621, 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

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

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 Mobility Radeon HD 4870

#611

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4505%

#613

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4084%

#614

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4073%

#618

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3704%

#619

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3678%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

100%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

99%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

98%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

94%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

92%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#631

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

89%

#632

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

89%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

88%

#634

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

88%

#635

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

87%

#636

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4870.

Insight	Quadro K420	Mobility Radeon HD 4870
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K420	Mobility Radeon HD 4870
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
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.

Quadro K420 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 4870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K420 and Mobility Radeon HD 4870

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 720 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K420 scores 726 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 reaches 720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K420 is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K420) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4870).

Feature	Quadro K420	Mobility Radeon HD 4870
G3D Mark Score	726	720
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1344+68%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.107 TFLOPS+139%	0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	112+180%	40
L1 Cache	112 KB	160 KB+43%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K420	Mobility Radeon HD 4870
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K420) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) — the Quadro K420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K420	Mobility Radeon HD 4870
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4870's 30W — a 113% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K420) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K420	Mobility Radeon HD 4870
TDP	108W	30W-72%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	6.7	24.0+258%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K420 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Quadro K420) vs 36.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) — the Quadro K420 offers 0.8% better value. The Quadro K420 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).