Quadro K4200 vs GRID P6-4Q

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 GRID P6-4Q

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Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

95%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

94%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

90%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

90%

#265

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6685%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

97%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

95%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

94%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

93%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

91%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P6-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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	GRID P6-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K4200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 193.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K4200	GRID P6-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+193.4%)	❌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.

Quadro K4200 Benchmark Check

GRID P6-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4200 and GRID P6-4Q

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4200	GRID P6-4Q
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)

The Quadro K4200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-4Q 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 (GRID P6-4Q) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K4200	GRID P6-4Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Quadro K4200	GRID P6-4Q
DirectX	12_0	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Power & Dimensions

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

Feature	Quadro K4200	GRID P6-4Q
TDP	108W	100W-7%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	1mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Perf/Watt	40.1	44.3+10%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 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 29.5 (GRID P6-4Q) — the Quadro K4200 offers 193.6% better value. The GRID P6-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).