GRID M10 8Q vs Quadro K420

When comparing GRID M10 8Q 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 M10 8Q 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 M10 8Q 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 8 GB 1 GB/2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 448% more power consumption, than Quadro K420.
  • GRID M10 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K420 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 7 GB more memory, than Quadro K420.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID M10 8Q is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro K420 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 157 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.
  • GRID M10 8Q and Quadro K420 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID M10 8Q is 107 mm longer, than Quadro K420.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 3418 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 0−1
ultra / 1080p 8−9 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 9−10
medium / 1080p 16−18 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 340% more, than Quadro K420.

Full Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro K420
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM107 GK107
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 18 May 2016 22 July 2014
Pipelines 640 192
Core clock speed 1033 MHz 876 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 52.24 14.02
Floating-point performance 1,672 gflops 336.4 gflops
Length 267 mm 160 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 +
CUDA 5.0 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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