Quadro K4200
VS
Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Quadro K4200 vs Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

Quadro K4200

2014Core: 771 MHzBoost: 784 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

2015Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K4200
108
4,332
+1.7%
brand logoGeForce GT 1030
brand logoGeForce MX350
brand logoGeForce GTX 960M
brand logoGeForce GTX 780M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5050
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
110
4,260
0.0%
brand logoRadeon RX 550X
brand logoRadeon HD 6970
brand logoMobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
brand logoRadeon RX 560
brand logoRadeon RX 480
brand logoRadeon RX 6600S
brand logoRadeon RX 6650M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370.

InsightQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 $149), it costs 66% less, resulting in a 203% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+203%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($50)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)

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

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low138 FPS
medium99 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS
medium61 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low37 FPS
medium29 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low135 FPS
medium96 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low89 FPS
medium64 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low84 FPS
medium67 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra24 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium39 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low24 FPS
medium19 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low176 FPS
medium126 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra52 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS
medium72 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium27 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra13 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low195 FPS
medium156 FPS
high130 FPS
ultra97 FPS
1440p
low146 FPS
medium117 FPS
high97 FPS
ultra73 FPS
4K
low97 FPS
medium78 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra49 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low192 FPS
medium153 FPS
high128 FPS
ultra96 FPS
1440p
low144 FPS
medium115 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra72 FPS
4K
low96 FPS
medium77 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra48 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low189 FPS
medium149 FPS
high112 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS
medium72 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium31 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low190 FPS
medium149 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra75 FPS
1440p
low111 FPS
medium93 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low47 FPS
medium37 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4200 and Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4200 scores 4,332 and the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 reaches 4,260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4200 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K4200) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 975 MHz.

FeatureQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
G3D Mark Score
4,332+2%
4,260
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1344+5%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.107 TFLOPS
2.496 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock
784 MHz
975 MHz+24%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
112+40%
80
L1 Cache
112 KB
384 KB+243%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K4200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 has 2 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K4200) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
DirectX
12_0
12 (11_1)
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 4.0.

FeatureQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Encoder
NVENC 2nd Gen
VCE 1.0
Decoder
NVDEC 1st Gen
UVD 4.0
Codecs
—
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4200 draws 108W versus the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370's 110W — a 1.8% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4200) vs 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 220mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
TDP
108W-2%
110W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
241mm
220mm
Height
—
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
—
70
Perf/Watt
40.1+4%
38.7
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Quadro K4200 costs 66.4% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (Quadro K4200) vs 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — the Quadro K4200 offers 202.8% better value. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureQuadro K4200Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
MSRP
$0-100%
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$50-66%
$149
Performance per Dollar
86.6+203%
28.6
Codename
GK104
Trinidad
Release
July 22 2014
May 5 2015
Ranking
#475
#456