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GRID P6-4Q vs Quadro K4200

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GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
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Quadro K4200

2014Core: 771 MHzBoost: 784 MHz
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GRID P6-4Q vs Quadro K4200 Performance Spectrum

GRID P6-4Q
2 GB 100
4,429
+2.2%
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Quadro K4200
4 GB 108
4,332
0.0%
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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.

GRID P6-4Q 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.

GRID P6-4Q

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 241mm, a 240mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro K4200

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • ❌24000% longer card at 241mm vs 1mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID P6-4Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.2% in PassMark G3D (4,429 vs 4,332), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID P6-4Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID P6-4Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID P6-4Q vs Quadro K4200 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.

NVIDIA

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 GRID P6-4Q scores 4,429 and the Quadro K4200 reaches 4,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200).

FeatureGRID P6-4QQuadro K4200
G3D Mark Score
4,429+2%
4,332
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536+14%
1344
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.218 TFLOPS+5%
2.107 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
96
112+17%
L1 Cache
576 KB+414%
112 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P6-4QQuadro K4200
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P6-4Q 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 64-bit on the GRID P6-4Q and 64-bit on the Quadro K4200. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID P6-4QQuadro K4200
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 12_0 (Quadro K4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureGRID P6-4QQuadro K4200
DirectX
12_1
12_0
Max Displays
0
3
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-4Q draws 100W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 7.7% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-4Q) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGRID P6-4QQuadro K4200
TDP
100W-7%
108W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
241mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Perf/Watt
44.3+10%
40.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID P6-4Q came in at $2000, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro K4200 was 100+% cheaper ($2000 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.2 (GRID P6-4Q) vs Infinity (Quadro K4200) — the Quadro K4200 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GRID P6-4Q (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureGRID P6-4QQuadro K4200
MSRP
$2000
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.2
Infinity
Codename
GM204
GK104
Release
August 30 2015
July 22 2014
Ranking
#535
#475
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