GeForce RTX 2050 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.

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

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

114%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

113%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

112%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

109%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

108%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

108%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

108%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

107%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

106%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

106%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

105%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

104%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

103%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

102%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

102%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

100%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

98%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

98%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

97%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

96%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

96%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

95%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

95%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

94%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

93%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

92%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

91%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

90%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

90%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

80%

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.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2050	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

GeForce RTX 2050 Benchmark Check

Quadro P4200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2050

The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.

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 RTX 2050 scores 7,714 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 is built on Turing while the Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	7,714	7,800+1%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2944+28%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS+48%	6.82 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+16%	1480 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+245%	0.84 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2050 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Quadro 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. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Quadro P4200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050) 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Quadro 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) 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) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Quadro 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 draws 215W versus the Quadro P4200 Max-Q's 100W — a 73% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.