Quadro K4200 vs Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Quadro K4200

2014Core: 771 MHzBoost: 784 MHz

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

2016Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1180 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K4200

108

4,332

+5.7%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5050

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

4,100

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970M

Radeon RX 550

Radeon R7 260X

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon R9 290X / 390X

Radeon RX 5700M

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon 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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#93

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

262%

#95

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

238%

#96

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

237%

#100

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

216%

#101

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

214%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

100%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

99%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

94%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

92%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

92%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

92%

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 5.7% 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 RX 460 (móvel).

Insight	Quadro K4200	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 5.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K4200	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 RX 460 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4200 and Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

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.

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,100 points. Launch price was $86.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro K4200 scores 4,332 versus the Radeon RX 460 (móvel)'s 4,100 — the Quadro K4200 leads by 5.7%. The Quadro K4200 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K4200) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200) vs 2.115 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 1180 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	4,332+6%	4,100
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1344+50%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.107 TFLOPS	2.115 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	784 MHz	1180 MHz+51%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	112+100%	56
L1 Cache	112 KB	224 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
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 RX 460 (móvel) has 2 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K4200) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4200 draws 108W versus the Radeon RX 460 (móvel)'s 55W — a 65% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4200) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
TDP	108W	55W-49%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	40.1	74.5+86%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) launched at $99 and now averages $45. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (Quadro K4200) vs 91.1 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers 5.2% better value. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).