G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs Quadro P4200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs Quadro P4200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 100W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P4200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅20.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌100% higher power demand at 100W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro P4200 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 20.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.5% in PassMark G3D (10,376 vs 10,119), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro P4200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro P4200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs Quadro P4200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

Quadro P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) scores 10,119 and the Quadro P4200 reaches 10,376 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Quadro P4200
G3D Mark Score	10,119	10,376+3%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	2304+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.041 TFLOPS	7.589 TFLOPS+150%
Boost Clock	1485 MHz	1647 MHz+11%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	144+125%
L1 Cache	1 MB+19%	0.84 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P4200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Quadro P4200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4200 carries 8 GB. Quadro P4200 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) and 256-bit on the Quadro P4200. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4200) — the Quadro P4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Quadro P4200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Quadro P4200
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Quadro P4200
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Quadro P4200
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	105mm
Height	—	82mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	202.4+95%	103.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Quadro P4200
MSRP	—	$1200
Codename	TU116	GP104
Release	April 23 2020	February 21 2018
Ranking	#324	#266

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