Quadro K4200 vs GeForce MX550
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX550 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The GeForce MX550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K4200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the GeForce MX550, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 190.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K4200 | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+190.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 MX550
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 MX550
The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K4200 scores 4,332 and the GeForce MX550 reaches 4,480 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4200 is built on Kepler while the GeForce MX550 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K4200) vs 1,024 (GeForce MX550). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 1320 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,332 | 4,480+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+31% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.107 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 784 MHz | 1320 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 0.11 MB | 2 MB+1718% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K4200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX550 has 2 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX550) — the GeForce MX550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K4200 draws 108W versus the GeForce MX550's 25W — a 124.8% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4200) vs 350W (GeForce MX550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W | 25W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 40.1 | 179.2+347% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce MX550 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Quadro K4200 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (Quadro K4200) vs 29.9 (GeForce MX550) — the Quadro K4200 offers 189.6% better value. The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro K4200 | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.6+190% | 29.9 |
| Codename | GK104 | TU117S |
| Release | July 22 2014 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #475 | #468 |
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