GeForce GTX 880M SLI 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.

GeForce GTX 880M SLI vs Quadro K4200 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 880M SLI vs Quadro K4200: 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 880M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K4200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌90.7% higher power demand at 206W vs 108W.

Quadro K4200

2014

Why buy it

✅15.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 108W instead of 206W, a 98W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K4200 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.9% in PassMark G3D (4,332 vs 4,091), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 880M SLI is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K4200 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 K4200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 880M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 880M SLI vs Quadro K4200 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 206W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,091 points.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 880M SLI scores 4,091 versus the Quadro K4200's 4,332 — the Quadro K4200 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is built on Kepler while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	Quadro K4200
G3D Mark Score	4,091	4,332+6%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+129%	1344

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K4200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	Quadro K4200
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 880M SLI has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4200 carries 4 GB. Quadro K4200 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 880M SLI and 64-bit on the Quadro K4200.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	Quadro K4200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI draws 206W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 62.4% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.