Quadro K420 vs Radeon Pro 450
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon Pro 450 with Quadro K420, including specs and performance data.
Pro 450 outperforms K420 by a whopping 277% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 624 | 993 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.08 |
| Power efficiency | 14.43 | 3.26 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| GPU code name | Baffin | GK107 |
| Market segment | Mobile workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 30 October 2016 (9 years ago) | 22 July 2014 (12 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $96.67 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 640 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 800 MHz | 876 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 3,000 million | 1,270 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 41 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 32.00 | 14.02 |
| Floating-point processing power | 1.024 TFLOPS | 0.3364 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 KB | 256 KB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on 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).
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 160 mm |
| Width | no data | 1" (2.5 cm) |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | 128 Bit |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB/2 GB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1270 MHz | 891 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 81.28 GB/s | Up to 29 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | no data |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort |
| Number of simultaneous displays | no data | 4 |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| FreeSync | + | - |
| 3D Vision Pro | no data | + |
| Mosaic | no data | + |
| nView Desktop Management | no data | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | - | 3.0 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of 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.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 28
+300%
| 7−8
−300%
|
| 4K | 19
+280%
| 5−6
−280%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 13.81 |
| 4K | no data | 19.33 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+313%
|
8−9
−313%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| Palworld | 14−16
+400%
|
3−4
−400%
|
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 10−12
+450%
|
2−3
−450%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 27−30
+300%
|
7−8
−300%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+313%
|
8−9
−313%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 21−24
+320%
|
5−6
−320%
|
| Fortnite | 40−45
+300%
|
10−11
−300%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 30−33
+329%
|
7−8
−329%
|
| Palworld | 14−16
+400%
|
3−4
−400%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 24−27
+300%
|
6−7
−300%
|
| Valorant | 70−75
+300%
|
18−20
−300%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 27−30
+300%
|
7−8
−300%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+313%
|
8−9
−313%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 100−110
+296%
|
27−30
−296%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| Dota 2 | 50−55
+333%
|
12−14
−333%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 21−24
+320%
|
5−6
−320%
|
| Fortnite | 40−45
+300%
|
10−11
−300%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 30−33
+329%
|
7−8
−329%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 21−24
+283%
|
6−7
−283%
|
| Metro Exodus | 12−14
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| Palworld | 14−16
+400%
|
3−4
−400%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 24−27
+300%
|
6−7
−300%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 20
+300%
|
5−6
−300%
|
| Valorant | 70−75
+300%
|
18−20
−300%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 27−30
+300%
|
7−8
−300%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| Dota 2 | 67
+319%
|
16−18
−319%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 21−24
+320%
|
5−6
−320%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 30−33
+329%
|
7−8
−329%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 24−27
+300%
|
6−7
−300%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 16−18
+325%
|
4−5
−325%
|
| Valorant | 70−75
+300%
|
18−20
−300%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 40−45
+300%
|
10−11
−300%
|
| Palworld | 14−16
+400%
|
3−4
−400%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14
+300%
|
3−4
−300%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 50−55
+317%
|
12−14
−317%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 7−8
+600%
|
1−2
−600%
|
| Metro Exodus | 6−7
+500%
|
1−2
−500%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 35−40
+290%
|
10−11
−290%
|
| Valorant | 65−70
+319%
|
16−18
−319%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 12−14
+300%
|
3−4
−300%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 5−6
+400%
|
1−2
−400%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 14−16
+400%
|
3−4
−400%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 9−10
+350%
|
2−3
−350%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 12−14
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| Palworld | 9−10
+350%
|
2−3
−350%
|
4K
High
| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
+325%
|
4−5
−325%
|
| Metro Exodus | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
+400%
|
1−2
−400%
|
| Valorant | 27−30
+300%
|
7−8
−300%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 5−6
+400%
|
1−2
−400%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 24−27
+300%
|
6−7
−300%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 6−7
+500%
|
1−2
−500%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−11
+400%
|
2−3
−400%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 6−7
+500%
|
1−2
−500%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 6−7
+500%
|
1−2
−500%
|
| Palworld | 2−3 | 0−1 |
This is how Pro 450 and Quadro K420 compete in popular games:
- Pro 450 is 300% faster in 1080p
- Pro 450 is 280% faster in 4K
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 6.53 | 1.73 |
| Recency | 30 October 2016 | 22 July 2014 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB/2 GB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 41 Watt |
Pro 450 has a 277% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 17% lower power consumption.
The Radeon Pro 450 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro K420 in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon Pro 450 is a mobile workstation graphics card while Quadro K420 is a workstation one.
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