Quadro K4200 vs FirePro W7000 Adapter

Quadro K4200

2014Core: 771 MHzBoost: 784 MHz

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K4200

108

4,332

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5050

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

FirePro W7000 Adapter

150

4,383

+1.2%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7000 Adapter

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

91%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

89%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

86%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

86%

#204

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3027%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

100%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

98%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

98%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

93%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

93%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7000 Adapter is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K4200.

Insight	Quadro K4200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W7000 Adapter offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 Adapter holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 237.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K4200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+237.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

Quadro K4200 Benchmark Check

FirePro W7000 Adapter Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4200 and FirePro W7000 Adapter

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.

FirePro W7000 Adapter

The FirePro W7000 Adapter is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,383 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4200 scores 4,332 and the FirePro W7000 Adapter reaches 4,383 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4200 is built on Kepler while the FirePro W7000 Adapter uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K4200) vs 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter).

Feature	Quadro K4200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
G3D Mark Score	4,332	4,383+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344+5%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.107 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+15%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112+40%	80
L1 Cache	112 KB	320 KB+186%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro K4200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K4200) vs 12 (FirePro W7000 Adapter). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro K4200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000 Adapter). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD.

Feature	Quadro K4200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4200 draws 108W versus the FirePro W7000 Adapter's 150W — a 32.6% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4200) vs 350W (FirePro W7000 Adapter). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro K4200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
TDP	108W-28%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	242mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	40.1+37%	29.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 and now averages $15. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (Quadro K4200) vs 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 237.4% better value. The Quadro K4200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).