GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
VS
Quadro P4200 Max-Q

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs Quadro P4200 Max-Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021Core: 1185 MHzBoost: 1477 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P4200 Max-Q

2018Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1480 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is positioned at rank 316 and the Quadro P4200 Max-Q is on rank 12, so the Quadro P4200 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
100%
#306
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
774%
#308
701%
#309
700%
#313
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
636%
#314
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
632%
#316
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
99%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
97%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
96%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
96%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
92%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200 Max-Q

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
208%
#12
Quadro P4200 Max-Q
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
63%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 2050 MobileQuadro P4200 Max-Q
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4200 Max-Q 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile and Quadro P4200 Max-Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile scores 7,717 and the Quadro P4200 Max-Q reaches 7,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1477 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileQuadro P4200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
7,717
7,800+1%
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2048
2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.05 TFLOPS
6.82 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock
1477 MHz
1480 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
144+125%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB+198%
0.84 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileQuadro P4200 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileQuadro P4200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileQuadro P4200 Max-Q
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileQuadro P4200 Max-Q
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile draws 45W versus the Quadro P4200 Max-Q's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileQuadro P4200 Max-Q
TDP
45W-55%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Perf/Watt
171.5+120%
78.0