GeForce GT 445M vs Quadro K420
When comparing GeForce GT 445M and Quadro K420, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 445M and Quadro K420 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GT 445M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GT 445M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GT 445M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 445M
Quadro K420
Power consumption (TDP)
35 Watt
41 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount
3 GB
1 GB/2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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Quadro K420 has 17% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 445M.
Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GT 445M has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro K420.
GeForce GT 445M is used in Laptops, and Quadro K420 - in Desktops.
GeForce GT 445M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro K420 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 445M is 304 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.
GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K420 - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Quadro K420 is 532 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 445M.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
0−1
0−1
ultra / 1080p
0−1
0−1
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
9−10
medium / 1080p
1−2
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than Quadro K420.
ultra / 1080p
2−3
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
9−10
medium / 1080p
3−4
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Battlefield 5 is 25% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 445M and Quadro K420 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
110−120
100−110
medium / 768p
80−85
75−80
ultra / 1080p
30−35
30−35
4K / 2160p
9−10
9−10
high / 768p
55−60
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 7% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
70−75
70−75
ultra / 1080p
12−14
10−12
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
70−75
65−70
medium / 768p
40−45
35−40
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Dota 2 is 10% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
1−2
1−2
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
8−9
7−8
medium / 1080p
2−3
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than Quadro K420.
ultra / 1080p
5−6
−
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
45−50
40−45
medium / 1080p
5−6
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Fortnite is 13% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
2−3
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
10−12
medium / 1080p
4−5
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Forza Horizon 4 is 20% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
40−45
35−40
high / 1080p
2−3
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
30−35
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Grand Theft Auto V is 8% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
0−1
0−1
ultra / 1080p
0−1
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
1−2
1−2
GeForce GT 445M and Quadro K420 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p
85−90
85−90
high / 1080p
55−60
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Minecraft is 2% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
14−16
14−16
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
low / 720p
21−24
21−24
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
GeForce GT 445M and Quadro K420 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
3−4
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
5−6
4−5
medium / 768p
5−6
−
high / 1080p
2−3
2−3
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 33% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
70−75
65−70
medium / 768p
35−40
30−35
ultra / 1080p
10−12
10−12
high / 768p
27−30
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in World of Tanks is 8% more, than Quadro K420.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 445M
Quadro K420
Architecture
Fermi
Kepler
Code name
N11E-GE
GK107
Type
Laptop
Workstation
Release date
3 September 2010
22 July 2014
Pipelines
144
192
Core clock speed
1180 MHz
876 MHz
Transistor count
1,170 million
1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
10.6 billion/sec
14.02
Floating-point performance
339.8 gflops
336.4 gflops
Length
160 mm
Memory bus width
192 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
1250 MHz
1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth
60.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 API
12
Shader Model
5.1
5
OpenGL
4.5
4.5
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
+
CUDA
+
3.0
CUDA cores
144
SLI options
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
11 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
3D Vision Pro
+
Mosaic
+
Width
1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays
4
nView Desktop Management
+
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