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PNY NVIDIA Quadro K420 1GB Entry-Level Professional Workstation Graphics Card
Overview
The NVIDIA Quadro K420 is an entry-level professional graphics card designed for reliable performance in workstation environments. Launched in July 2014, this card delivers power-efficient 3D application performance and capability for CAD, digital content creation, and multi-display professional workflows . Whether you're developing mechanical designs or working with complex 3D models, the Quadro K420 provides the stability and ISV certifications required for professional applications.
Key Features
Kepler Architecture with 192 CUDA Cores: Built on NVIDIA's Kepler GPU architecture with 192 CUDA cores, 16 texture units, and 16 ROPsdelivering balanced performance for professional workloads
1GB DDR3 Memory: Features 1GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface with 29 GB/s memory bandwidth, providing adequate resources for moderately complex 3D models and multi-tasking workflows
4K Display Support: DisplayPort 1.2 output supports ultra-high resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz with 30-bit color, enabling detailed visualization of complex designs
Multi-Display Capability: Native support for two displays, with the ability to drive up to four displays using DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream technologyideal for expanding your workspace
Compact & Efficient Design: Single-slot, low-profile form factor measuring 2.713" H x 6.3" L fits easily into space-constrained chassis, including 2U rackmount servers and small form factor workstations
No External Power Required: With just 41W maximum power consumption (TDP), this card draws all necessary power directly from the PCI Express slotno additional power cables needed
Technical Specifications
| SpecificationDetail | |
| Brand / Model | PNY NVIDIA Quadro K420 |
| MPN | VCQK420-PB |
| GPU Architecture | NVIDIA Kepler (GK107) |
| CUDA Cores | 192 |
| Memory Size | 1GB DDR3 |
| Memory Interface | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 29 GB/s |
| Core Clock | 876 MHz |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
| Display Outputs | DVI-I Dual-Link, DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Max Resolution (DP) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution (DVI) | 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz |
| Max Displays | 2 Direct / 4 via DP 1.2 Multi-Stream |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 41 W |
| Form Factor | Single-Slot, Low Profile |
| Card Dimensions | 6.3" L x 2.713" H |
| Cooling | Ultra-Quiet Active Fansink |
| API Support | DirectX 11.2, OpenGL 4.5, Shader Model 5.0 |
| Compute APIs | CUDA, DirectCompute, OpenCL |
ISV Certification & Professional Applications
The Quadro K420 is optimized and certified by leading Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) for use with professional applications, ensuring stability and performance under demanding workloads . Certified applications include: