GRID M60 2Q vs Quadro K420

When comparing GRID M60 2Q 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 GRID M60 2Q and Quadro K420 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GRID M60 2Q Quadro K420
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 41 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB/2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • GRID M60 2Q has 448% more power consumption, than Quadro K420.
  • GRID M60 2Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K420 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M60 2Q has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro K420.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID M60 2Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Quadro K420 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K420 is 319 MHz higher, than GRID M60 2Q.
  • GRID M60 2Q and Quadro K420 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID M60 2Q is 107 mm longer, than Quadro K420.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 2Q is 3230 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 0−1
ultra / 1080p 21−24 0−1
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 9−10
medium / 1080p 40−45 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 2Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 940% more, than Quadro K420.

Full Specs

  GRID M60 2Q Quadro K420
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 Kepler
Code name GM204 GK107
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 30 August 2015 22 July 2014
Pipelines 2048 192
Core clock speed 557 MHz 876 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 150.8 14.02
Floating-point performance 4,833 gflops 336.4 gflops
Length 267 mm 160 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
Shader Model 6.4 5
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 +
CUDA 5.2 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 11 Mh/s
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
Width 1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays 4
nView Desktop Management +
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