GeForce GT 735M vs Quadro K420

When comparing GeForce GT 735M 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 735M 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 735M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 735M 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 735M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 735M Quadro K420
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 41 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB/2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro K420 has 24% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 735M.
  • GeForce GT 735M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro K420 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GT 735M has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro K420.
  • GeForce GT 735M is used in Laptops, and Quadro K420 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 735M and Quadro K420 are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K420 is 301 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 735M.
  • GeForce GT 735M and Quadro K420 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 735M is 18 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 0−1
ultra / 1080p 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 9−10
medium / 1080p 0−1 1−2
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K420 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 800% more, than GeForce GT 735M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 735M Quadro K420
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name N14M-LP GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 1 April 2013 22 July 2014
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 575 MHz 876 MHz
Boost Clock 889 MHz
Transistor count 915 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 18.40 14.02
Floating-point performance 441.6 gflops 336.4 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 - 2000 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 +
CUDA + 3.0
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 39 Mh/s 11 Mh/s
Standard memory configuration DDR3
eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection +
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus +
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
Width 1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays 4
nView Desktop Management +
Blu-Ray 3D Support +
3D Vision / 3DTV Play +
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