Quadro NVS 420 vs GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB with Quadro NVS 420, including specs and performance data.
GTX 1060 6 GB outperforms NVS 420 by a whopping 8433% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 214 | 1332 |
| Place by popularity | 9 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 16.59 | 0.01 |
| Power efficiency | 15.31 | 0.54 |
| Architecture | Pascal (2016−2021) | Tesla (2006−2010) |
| GPU code name | GP106 | G98 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 19 July 2016 (8 years ago) | 20 January 2009 (16 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $299 | $131.43 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
GTX 1060 6 GB has 165800% better value for money than NVS 420.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1280 | 8 |
| Core clock speed | 1506 MHz | 550 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1709 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | 4,400 million | 210 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 40 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 136.7 | 4.400 |
| Floating-point processing power | 4.375 TFLOPS | 0.0224 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48 | 4 |
| TMUs | 80 | 8 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 1.0 x16 |
| Length | 250 mm | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | 1-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 256 MB |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s | 11.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | No outputs |
| HDMI | + | - |
| G-SYNC support | + | - |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| VR Ready | + | no data |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
| CUDA | 6.1 | 1.1 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 90
+8900%
| 1−2
−8900%
|
| 1440p | 47 | 0−1 |
| 4K | 32 | -0−1 |
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 3.32
+3856%
| 131.43
−3856%
|
| 1440p | 6.36 | no data |
| 4K | 9.34 | no data |
- GTX 1060 6 GB has 3856% lower cost per frame in 1080p
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 50−55 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60 | 0−1 |
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 75 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 50−55 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+11800%
|
1−2
−11800%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 70−75 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 81 | 0−1 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 100
+9900%
|
1−2
−9900%
|
| Valorant | 100−110
+10600%
|
1−2
−10600%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 80 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 50−55 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 90−95
+9000%
|
1−2
−9000%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| Fortnite | 104
+10300%
|
1−2
−10300%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+11800%
|
1−2
−11800%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 70−75 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 90−95
+8900%
|
1−2
−8900%
|
| Metro Exodus | 54 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 217
+10750%
|
2−3
−10750%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 30 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 82 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 100−110
+10600%
|
1−2
−10600%
|
| World of Tanks | 260−270
+8700%
|
3−4
−8700%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 66 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 50−55 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 90−95
+9000%
|
1−2
−9000%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+11800%
|
1−2
−11800%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 70−75 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 65 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 100−110
+10600%
|
1−2
−10600%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 45−50 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 45−50 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+8650%
|
2−3
−8650%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 19 | 0−1 |
| World of Tanks | 170−180
+8650%
|
2−3
−8650%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 46 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 70−75 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 50 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 70−75 | 0−1 |
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 45−50 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 45−50 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 16 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 67 | 0−1 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 12 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 45−50 | 0−1 |
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 24 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 45−50 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| Fortnite | 30 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 35−40 | 0−1 |
This is how GTX 1060 6 GB and NVS 420 compete in popular games:
- GTX 1060 6 GB is 8900% faster in 1080p
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 25.60 | 0.30 |
| Recency | 19 July 2016 | 20 January 2009 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 256 MB |
| Chip lithography | 16 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 40 Watt |
GTX 1060 6 GB has a 8433.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 2300% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 306.3% more advanced lithography process.
NVS 420, on the other hand, has 200% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro NVS 420 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is a desktop card while Quadro NVS 420 is a workstation one.
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