Quadro K420 vs Tesla C2075

When comparing Quadro K420 and Tesla C2075, 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 Quadro K420 and Tesla C2075 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  Quadro K420 Tesla C2075
Power consumption (TDP) 41 Watt 247 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type 128 Bit GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB/2 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort 1x DVI
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  • Tesla C2075 has 502% more power consumption, than Quadro K420.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Tesla C2075 has 5 GB more memory, than Quadro K420.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Quadro K420 is build with Kepler architecture, and Tesla C2075 - with Fermi 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K420 is 302 MHz higher, than Tesla C2075.
  • Quadro K420 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla C2075 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Tesla C2075 is 88 mm longer, than Quadro K420.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla C2075 is 1350 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 16−18
ultra / 1080p 0−1 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
low / 720p 9−10 35−40
medium / 1080p 1−2 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2075 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 500% more, than Quadro K420.

Full Specs

  Quadro K420 Tesla C2075
Architecture Kepler Fermi 2.0
Code name GK107 GF110
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 22 July 2014 25 July 2011
Pipelines 192 448
Core clock speed 876 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 14.02 32.14
Floating-point performance 336.4 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 160 mm 248 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz 3132 MHz
Memory bandwidth 150.3 GB/s
DirectX 12 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan + N/A
CUDA 3.0 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 11 Mh/s 94 Mh/s
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
Width 1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays 4
nView Desktop Management +
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