Quadro K4200 vs GeForce GTX 660 Ti
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 660 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 239.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+239.7%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4200 and GeForce GTX 660 Ti
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 660 Ti
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K4200 scores 4,332 and the GeForce GTX 660 Ti reaches 4,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4200 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K4200) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 980 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,332 | 4,415+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 1344 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.107 TFLOPS | 2.634 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 784 MHz | 980 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 112 | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 660 Ti has 3 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K4200) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the Quadro K4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K4200) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo VP5.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K4200 draws 108W versus the GeForce GTX 660 Ti's 150W — a 32.6% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4200) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W-28% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 97°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.1+36% | 29.4 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 and now averages $15. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (Quadro K4200) vs 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 239.8% better value. The Quadro K4200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce GTX 660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.6 | 294.3+240% |
| Codename | GK104 | GK104 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | August 16 2012 |
| Ranking | #475 | #472 |
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