Quadro K420 [in 4 benchmarks]
NVIDIA
Quadro K420
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- Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
- Core clock speed 876 MHz
- Max video memory 1 GB/2 GB DDR3
- Memory type 128-bit
- Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
- Maximum resolution
Summary
NVIDIA started Quadro K420 sales 22 July 2014 at a recommended price of $96.67. This is a Kepler architecture desktop card based on 28 nm manufacturing process and primarily aimed at designers. 1 GB/2 GB of 128-bit memory clocked at 1.78 GHz are supplied, and together with 128 Bit memory interface this creates a bandwidth of Up to 29 GB/s.
Compatibility-wise, this is 1-slot card attached via PCIe 2.0 x16 interface. Its manufacturer default version has a length of 160 mm. No additional power connector is required, and power consumption is at 41 Watt.
It provides poor gaming and benchmark performance at
1.96%
of a leader’s which is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
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General info
Some basic facts about Quadro K420: architecture, market segment, release date etc.
| Place in performance rating | 777 | |
| Value for money | 0.38 | |
| Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) | |
| GPU code name | GK107 | |
| Market segment | Workstation | |
| Release date | 22 July 2014 (8 years old) |
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| Launch price (MSRP) | $96. 67 |
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| Current price | $74 (0.8x MSRP) | of 49999 (A100 SXM4) |
Value for money
To calculate the index we compare the characteristics of graphics cards against their prices.
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Technical specs
Quadro K420’s general performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU base clock, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of Quadro K420’s performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider its benchmark and gaming test results.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 192 | of 20480 (Data Center GPU Max NEXT) |
| Core clock speed | 876 MHz | of 2610 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) |
| Number of transistors | 1,270 million | of 14400 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI Mobile) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | of 4 (GeForce RTX 4080 Ti) |
| Thermal design power (TDP) | 41 Watt | of 2400 (Data Center GPU Max Subsystem) |
| Texture fill rate | 14. 02 |
of 969.9 (h200 SXM5 96 GB) |
| Floating-point performance | 336.4 gflops | of 16384 (Radeon Pro Duo) |
Compatibility, dimensions and requirements
Information on Quadro K420’s compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it’s interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Length | 160 mm | |
| Width | 1″ (2.5 cm) | |
| Supplementary power connectors | None |
Memory
Parameters of memory installed on Quadro K420: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Note that GPUs integrated into processors have no dedicated memory and use a shared part of system RAM instead.
| Memory type | 128 Bit | |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB/2 GB | of 128 (Radeon Instinct MI250X) |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | of 8192 (Radeon Instinct MI250X) |
| Memory clock speed | 1782 MHz | of 22400 (GeForce RTX 4080) |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 29 GB/s | of 14400 (Radeon R7 M260) |
Video outputs and ports
Types and number of video connectors present on Quadro K420. As a rule, this section is relevant only for desktop reference graphics cards, since for notebook ones the availability of certain video outputs depends on the laptop model, while non-reference desktop models can (though not necessarily will) bear a different set of video ports.
| Display Connectors | DVI-I DP | |
| Number of simultaneous displays | 4 |
Technologies
Technological solutions and APIs supported by Quadro K420.
You’ll probably need this information if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| 3D Vision Pro | + | |
| Mosaic | + | |
| nView Desktop Management | + |
API support
APIs supported by Quadro K420, sometimes including their particular versions.
| DirectX | 12 | |
| Shader Model | 5 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | of 4.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | + | |
| CUDA | 3.0 |
Benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance of Quadro K420. Note that overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Quadro K420
1.96
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 OpenCL
- GeekBench 5 Vulkan
- GeekBench 5 CUDA
Passmark
This is probably the most ubiquitous benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Benchmark coverage: 25%
Quadro K420
773
GeekBench 5 OpenCL
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios.
All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU’s processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group.
Benchmark coverage: 9%
Quadro K420
1507
GeekBench 5 Vulkan
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU’s processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses Vulkan API by AMD & Khronos Group.
Benchmark coverage: 5%
Quadro K420
1740
GeekBench 5 CUDA
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU’s processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses CUDA API by NVIDIA.
Benchmark coverage: 5%
Quadro K420
1350
Mining hashrates
Cryptocurrency mining performance of Quadro K420.
Usually measured in megahashes per second.
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 11 Mh/s |
Is Quadro K420 good for gaming?
Let’s see how good Quadro K420 is for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in frames per second. Comparisons with game system requirements are included, but remember that sometimes official requirements may reflect reality inaccurately.
Relative perfomance
Overall Quadro K420 performance compared to nearest competitors among server video cards.
NVIDIA GRID K220Q
117.86
AMD FirePro W2100
116.84
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800
101.02
NVIDIA Quadro K420
100
NVIDIA Quadro K600
98.
47
NVIDIA NVS 510
93.88
NVIDIA GRID K140Q
93.88
Quadro K420 AMD equivalent
According to our data, the nearest equivalent to Quadro K420 by AMD is FirePro V3900, which is slower by 15% and lower by 49 positions in our rating.
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Here are some closest AMD rivals to Quadro K420:
AMD FirePro V4900
126.53
AMD FirePro M4150
122.45
AMD FirePro W2100
116.84
NVIDIA Quadro K420
100
AMD FirePro V3900
85.
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Recommended processors
These processors are most commonly used with Quadro K420 according to our statistics.
Core i5
3470
8.6%
Core i7
6700
4.3%
Core i5
650
3.4%
Core i5
4570
2.6%
Xeon E5
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2.6%
Core i3
2120
2.6%
Xeon E5
2670
1.7%
Core i3
540
1.
7%
Core i5
4590S
1.7%
Core 2
Duo E8400
1.7%
User rating
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performance overview and gaming performance tests
The Quadro K420 video card was released by NVIDIA, release date: 22 July 2014.
At the time of release, the video card cost $96.67. The video card is designed for workstation computers and is built on the Kepler architecture codenamed GK107.
Core clock — 876 MHz. Texturing speed — 14.02 GTexel / s. Number of shader processors — 192. Floating point performance — 336.4 gflops. Technological process — 28 nm. The number of transistors is 1,270 million. Power consumption (TDP) — 41 Watt.
Memory type: 128 Bit. The maximum memory size is 1 GB / 2 GB. Memory bus width — 128 Bit. Memory frequency — 1782 MHz.
Benchmarks
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Video Composition |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Bitcoin Mining |
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| GFXBench 4.0 Car Chase Offscreen |
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GFXBench 4. 0 T-Rex |
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472 Frames/s 
254 mHash/s 
000 Fps | Name | Meaning |
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| PassMark — G3D Mark | 774 |
| PassMark — G2D Mark | 286 |
| Geekbench — OpenCL | 1507 |
CompuBench 1. 5 Desktop — Face Detection |
5.977 mPixels/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation | 186.729 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex | 0.427 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition | 10.363 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining | 17.254 mHash/s |
| GFXBench 4.0 — Car Chase Offscreen | 1245 Frames |
| GFXBench 4.0 — Manhattan | 598 Frames |
| GFXBench 4.0 — T-Rex | 1241 Frames |
GFXBench 4. 0 — Car Chase Offscreen |
1245.000 Fps |
| GFXBench 4.0 — Manhattan | 598.000 Fps |
| GFXBench 4.0 — T-Rex | 1241.000 Fps |
Features
| Architecture | Kepler |
| Codename | GK107 |
| Production date | July 22, 2014 |
| Price at first issue date | $96.67 |
| Ranking | 1391 |
| Price now | $89.99 |
| Type | Workstation |
| Price/performance ratio (0-100) | 10. 27 |
| Core frequency | 876MHz |
| Floating point performance | 336.4 gflops |
| Process | 28nm |
| Number of shaders | 192 |
| Texturing speed | 14.02 GTexel/s |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 41 Watt |
| Number of transistors | 1,270 million |
| Video connectors | DVI-I DP, 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort |
| Number of simultaneous monitors | 4 |
| Interface | PCIe 2. 0 x16 |
| Length | 160mm |
| Additional power connectors | None |
| Width | 1″ (2.5cm) |
| DirectX | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 |
| Shader Model | 5 |
| Vulcan | |
| Maximum memory size | 1GB / 2GB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit |
| Memory frequency | 1782MHz |
| Memory type | 128 Bit |
| 3D Vision Pro | |
| Mosaic | |
| nView Desktop Management | |
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Quadro K420 video card [in 4 benchmarks]
NVIDIA
Quadro K420
- PCIe 2.0 x16 interface
- Core clock 876 MHz
- Video memory 1 GB/2 GB DDR3
- Memory type 128-bit
- Memory frequency 1782 MHz
- Maximum resolution
Description
NVIDIA started Quadro K420 sales on July 22, 2014 at a suggested price of $96.67. This is a desktop video card based on the Kepler architecture and 28 nm manufacturing process, primarily aimed at designers. It has 1 GB/2 GB of 128-bit memory at 1.78 GHz, and coupled with a 128-bit interface, this creates a throughput of up to 29 GB/s.
In terms of compatibility, this is a 1-slot PCIe 2.0 x16 card. The length of the reference version is 160 mm. An additional power cable is not required for connection, and the power consumption is 41 W.
It provides poor performance in tests and games at the level of
1.
96%
from the leader, which is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
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General information
Information about the Quadro K420 type (desktop or laptop) and architecture, as well as sales start time and cost at that time.
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- 100
Features
Quadro K420’s general performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core clock, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. They indirectly speak about Quadro K420’s performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider its benchmark and gaming test results.
Compatibility and dimensions
Information on Quadro K420 compatibility with other computer components. Useful for example when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one.
For desktop video cards, these are the interface and connection bus (compatibility with the motherboard), the physical dimensions of the video card (compatibility with the motherboard and case), additional power connectors (compatibility with the power supply).
9000
Types and number of video connectors present on Quadro K420. As a rule, this section is relevant only for desktop reference video cards, since for laptop ones the availability of certain video outputs depends on the laptop model.
| Video connectors | DVI-I DP | |
| The maximum number of monitors at the same time | 4 |
Technology solutions and APIs supported by the Quadro K420 are listed here. You will need this information if your graphics card is required to support specific technologies.
| 3D Vision Pro | + |
Overall benchmark performanceThis is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Quadro K420
PassmarkThis is a very common benchmark included in the Passmark PerformanceTest package. He gives the card a thorough evaluation, running four separate tests for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11, and 12 (the latter being done at 4K resolution whenever possible), and a few more tests using DirectCompute. Benchmark coverage: 25%
Quadro K420 GeekBench 5 OpenCL Geekbench 5 is a widely used benchmark for graphics cards that combines 11 different test scenarios. Benchmark coverage: 9%
Quadro K420 GeekBench 5 VulkanGeekbench 5 is a widely used benchmark for graphics cards that combines 11 different test scenarios. All of these scenarios are based on the direct use of the processing power of the GPU, without the use of 3D rendering. This option uses the Vulkan API from AMD and the Khronos Group. Benchmark coverage: 5%
Quadro K420 GeekBench 5 CUDAGeekbench 5 is a widely used benchmark for graphics cards that combines 11 different test scenarios. All of these scenarios are based on the direct use of the processing power of the GPU, without the use of 3D rendering. This option uses NVIDIA’s CUDA API. Benchmark coverage: 5%
Quadro K420 Mining hashrates
Quadro K420 performance in cryptocurrency mining.
Is the Quadro K420 good for gaming?FPS in popular games on Quadro K420, as well as compliance with system requirements. Remember that the official requirements of the developers do not always match the data of real tests. Relative performanceOverall performance of the Quadro K420 compared to its nearest competitor in workstation graphics cards.
NVIDIA GRID K220Q
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NVIDIA QuadroFX 3800
NVIDIA Quadro K420
NVIDIA Quadro K600
NVIDIA NVS 510
NVIDIA GRID K140Q Competitor from AMDWe believe that the nearest equivalent to Quadro K420 from AMD is FirePro V3900, which is slower by 15% on average and lower by 49 positions in our rating. Compare Here are some of AMD’s closest Quadro K420 competitors:
AMD FirePro V4900
AMD FirePro M4150
AMD FirePro W2100
NVIDIA Quadro K420
AMD FirePro V3900 Other video cardsHere we recommend several video cards that are more or less similar in performance to the reviewed one. Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare Recommended processors According to our statistics, these processors are most often used with the Quadro K420. 8.6% 4.3% 3.4% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 1. |
All of these scenarios are based on the direct use of the processing power of the GPU, without the use of 3D rendering. This option uses the Khronos Group’s OpenCL API. 
Usually the result is measured in mhash / s — the number of millions of solutions generated by the video card in one second. 
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