Quadro K420 vs Quadro K610M

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 Quadro K610M is on rank 170, so the Quadro K610M 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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91%

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L4

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89%

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RTX 6000 Ada Generation

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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%

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MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

99%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

99%

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94%

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FirePro 3D V4800

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93%

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GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K610M

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MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

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99%

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98%

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#155

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2069%

#170

Quadro K610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

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Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

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Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

93%

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FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

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Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

90%

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FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

89%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

89%

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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K610M.

Insight	Quadro K420	Quadro K610M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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

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.

Quadro K420 Benchmark Check

Quadro K610M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K420 and Quadro K610M

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.

Quadro K610M

The Quadro K610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 714 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K420 scores 726 and the Quadro K610M reaches 714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K420 is built on Kepler while the Quadro K610M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K420) vs 384 (Quadro K610M). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K610M). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K420	Quadro K610M
G3D Mark Score	726+2%	714
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344+250%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.107 TFLOPS+144%	0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	784 MHz	1124 MHz+43%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	112+600%	16
L1 Cache	112 KB	128 KB+14%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K420	Quadro K610M
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)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K420) vs 1 MB (Quadro K610M) — the Quadro K610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K420	Quadro K610M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K420 draws 108W versus the Quadro K610M's 30W — a 113% difference. The Quadro K610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K420) vs 350W (Quadro K610M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.