Quadro K420
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
726
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$20
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro K420 is positioned at rank #220 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K420
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro K420 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro K420 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K420 scores 726 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1344 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.107 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 784 MHz from a base of 771 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 726 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1344 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 112 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 784 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 771 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.107 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 87.81 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 3,540 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #475 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K420 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 1 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 112 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
| Specification | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K420 draws 108 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.
| Specification | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 108 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $150), the Quadro K420 delivers 36 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #220 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #475 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro K420 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $20 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #220 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #475 |
| Release Date | July 22 2014 |
| Release Year | 2014 |
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