GeForce GTS 160M vs Quadro K420

When comparing GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M and Quadro K420 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M Quadro K420
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 41 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR3 128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB/2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTS 160M has 46% more power consumption, than Quadro K420.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTS 160M and Quadro K420 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and Quadro K420 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and Quadro K420 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 624 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro K420 - by 28 nm process technology.

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 GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M Quadro K420
Architecture G9x Kepler
Code name N10E-GS1 GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 22 July 2014
Pipelines 64 192
Core clock speed 1500 MHz 876 MHz
Transistor count 505 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 14.02
Floating-point performance 192 gflops 336.4 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12
Shader Model 4.0 5
OpenGL 2.1 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A +
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 64
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
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 +
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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