GeForce GTX 280 vs Quadro K420
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 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 GTX 280 and Quadro K420 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 280
Quadro K420
Power consumption (TDP)
236 Watt
41 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
6-pin & 8-pin
None
Memory type
GDDR3
128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
1 GB/2 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x S-Video
1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
Check Price
GeForce GTX 280 has 475% more power consumption, than Quadro K420.
Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 280 and Quadro K420 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro K420 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 420 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.
GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro K420 - by 28 nm process technology.
Quadro K420 is 150 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 280.
Memory clock speed of Quadro K420 is 675 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
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
1−2
0−1
ultra / 1080p
0−1
0−1
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
9−10
medium / 1080p
3−4
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than Quadro K420.
ultra / 1080p
4−5
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
9−10
medium / 1080p
5−6
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Battlefield 5 is 125% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K420 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p
120−130
100−110
medium / 768p
90−95
75−80
ultra / 1080p
40−45
30−35
QHD / 1440p
21−24
−
4K / 2160p
18−20
9−10
high / 768p
65−70
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
85−90
70−75
ultra / 1080p
16−18
10−12
medium / 1080p
40−45
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
75−80
65−70
medium / 768p
50−55
35−40
ultra / 1080p
24−27
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Dota 2 is 27% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
2−3
1−2
ultra / 1080p
2−3
−
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−12
7−8
medium / 1080p
3−4
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Far Cry 5 is 66% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
10−11
−
ultra / 1080p
5−6
−
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
50−55
40−45
medium / 1080p
10−12
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Fortnite is 34% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
4−5
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
10−12
medium / 1080p
7−8
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Forza Horizon 4 is 80% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
40−45
35−40
high / 1080p
5−6
1−2
ultra / 1080p
2−3
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
35−40
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Grand Theft Auto V is 21% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
1−2
0−1
ultra / 1080p
0−1
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
5−6
1−2
medium / 1080p
3−4
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Metro Exodus is 400% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
90−95
85−90
high / 1080p
85−90
50−55
ultra / 1080p
70−75
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Minecraft is 28% more, than Quadro K420.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
low / 720p
27−30
21−24
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than Quadro K420.
ultra / 1080p
4−5
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
6−7
2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
12−14
4−5
medium / 768p
8−9
−
high / 1080p
4−5
2−3
ultra / 1080p
3−4
−
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 166% more, than Quadro K420.
low / 768p
75−80
65−70
medium / 768p
35−40
30−35
ultra / 1080p
16−18
10−12
high / 768p
30−35
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in World of Tanks is 20% more, than Quadro K420.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 280
Quadro K420
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Kepler
Code name
GT200
GK107
Type
Desktop
Workstation
Release date
16 June 2008
22 July 2014
Pipelines
240
192
Core clock speed
1296 MHz
876 MHz
Transistor count
1,400 million
1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology
65 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
48.2 billion/sec
14.02
Floating-point performance
622.1 gflops
336.4 gflops
Length
10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
160 mm
Memory bus width
512 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
1107 MHz
1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth
141.7 GB/s
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
240
Height
4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
11 Mh/s
3D Vision Pro
+
Mosaic
+
Width
1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays
4
nView Desktop Management
+
Check Price
