GeForce GTX 780 vs Quadro P4200 Max-Q

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200 Max-Q

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

208%

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Quadro P4200 Max-Q

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100%

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RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4200 Max-Q.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 780 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 780 Benchmark Check

Quadro P4200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and Quadro P4200 Max-Q

GeForce GTX 780

The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.

Quadro P4200 Max-Q

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the Quadro P4200 Max-Q reaches 7,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	7,957+2%	7,800
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	6.82 TFLOPS+64%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1480 MHz+64%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	192+33%	144
L1 Cache	192 KB	864 KB+350%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
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 780 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) — the Quadro P4200 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.0	1.3+30%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250W versus the Quadro P4200 Max-Q's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
TDP	250W	100W-60%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	31.8	78.0+145%