Quadro K4200 vs GeForce GTX 1060
Quadro K4200
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 132.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K4200.
| Insight | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-132.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+132.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 93.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+93.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 Quadro K4200 and GeForce GTX 1060
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.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro K4200 scores 4,332 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 132.3%. The Quadro K4200 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K4200) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,332 | 10,064+132% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 2560+90% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.107 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+321% |
| Boost Clock | 784 MHz | 1733 MHz+121% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 160+43% |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 960 KB+757% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K4200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K4200) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (Pascal).
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K4200 draws 108W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 50% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4200) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W-40% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 40.1 | 55.9+39% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Quadro K4200 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (Quadro K4200) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 93.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-17% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.6 | 167.7+94% |
| Codename | GK104 | GP104 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #475 | #137 |
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