Quadro K420 vs Radeon M535DX
Quadro K420
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Radeon M535DX
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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 Radeon M535DX is on rank 268, 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 Radeon M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon M535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon M535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K420 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon M535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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 Quadro K420 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $40 for the Radeon M535DX, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 93.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K420 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+93.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 Radeon M535DX
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.
Radeon M535DX
The Radeon M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 750 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K420 scores 726 and the Radeon M535DX reaches 750 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K420 is built on Kepler while the Radeon M535DX uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K420) vs 512 (Radeon M535DX). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K420 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 726 | 750+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+163% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.107 TFLOPS+69% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 784 MHz | 1218 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 128 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K420 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K420 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon M535DX 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.
| Feature | Quadro K420 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K420 draws 108W versus the Radeon M535DX's 50W — a 73.4% difference. The Radeon M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K420) vs 350W (Radeon M535DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro K420 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W | 50W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 15.0+124% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K420 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon M535DX launched at $200 and now averages $40. The Quadro K420 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Quadro K420) vs 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) — the Quadro K420 offers 93.1% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro K420 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-25% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.3+93% | 18.8 |
| Codename | GK104 | Lexa |
| Release | July 22 2014 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #475 | #772 |
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