Quadro NVS 420 vs FirePro 2270

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro NVS 420

100

137

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro 2270

274

142

+3.6%

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270

#337

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15551%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

100%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

99%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

96%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

96%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

95%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

94%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

93%

#361

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

93%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

91%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

85%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

84%

#366

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

84%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro NVS 420 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro NVS 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 2270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	FirePro 2270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro NVS 420 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the FirePro 2270, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 44.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro NVS 420	FirePro 2270
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+44.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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 NVS 420 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro NVS 420 and FirePro 2270

Quadro NVS 420

The Quadro NVS 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.

FirePro 2270

The FirePro 2270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro NVS 420 scores 137 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro NVS 420 is built on Pascal while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	FirePro 2270
G3D Mark Score	137	142+4%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.589 TFLOPS+118%	3.482 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	864 KB+69%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	FirePro 2270
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 NVS 420 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 2270 has 1 GB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro 2270) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	FirePro 2270
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 11 (FirePro 2270). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	FirePro 2270
DirectX	10_0	11+10%
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (Quadro NVS 420) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 2.3.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	FirePro 2270
Encoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 2.3
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 2.3
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro NVS 420 draws 100W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 93% difference. The Quadro NVS 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro NVS 420) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro NVS 420	FirePro 2270
TDP	100W-64%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	170mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	60°C
Perf/Watt	1.4+180%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro NVS 420 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 2270 launched at $149 and now averages $30. The Quadro NVS 420 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Quadro NVS 420) vs 4.7 (FirePro 2270) — the Quadro NVS 420 offers 44.7% better value. The Quadro NVS 420 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).