Quadro NVS 420
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
137
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 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.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro NVS 420 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro NVS 420 scores 137 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 Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP104), manufactured on a 16 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2304 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 144 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 7.589 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1647 MHz from a base of 1227 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 137 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GP104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 16 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2304 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 144 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1647 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1227 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 7.589 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 237.2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 7,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #266 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro NVS 420 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 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 | 864 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 10_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 10_0 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 1.1 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: VHDCIx 0 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD, decoder: PureVideo HD— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | VHDCIx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | PureVideo HD |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro NVS 420 draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 160mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 100 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 160mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $0), the Quadro NVS 420 delivers 7 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #266 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $20 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #266 |
| Release Date | February 21 2018 |
| Release Year | 2018 |
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