GeForce GTX 660 Ti vs Quadro K4200

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Quadro K4200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 239.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Quadro K4200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+239.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 660 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro K4200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660 Ti and Quadro K4200

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.

Quadro K4200

The Quadro K4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,332 points. Launch price was $854.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 4,415 and the Quadro K4200 reaches 4,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is built on Kepler while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 784 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Quadro K4200
G3D Mark Score	4,415+2%	4,332
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344	1344
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.634 TFLOPS+25%	2.107 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	980 MHz+25%	784 MHz
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	112 KB	112 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Quadro K4200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 512 KB (Quadro K4200) — the Quadro K4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Quadro K4200
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 12_0 (Quadro K4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Quadro K4200
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Quadro K4200
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti draws 150W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 32.6% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660 Ti	Quadro K4200
TDP	150W	108W-28%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	97°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.4	40.1+36%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) vs 86.6 (Quadro K4200) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 239.8% better value. The Quadro K4200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).