Quadro K4200 vs Tesla K20m

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

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Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20m

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K20m is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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	Tesla K20m
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 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 $55), it costs 9% less, resulting in a 7.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K4200	Tesla K20m
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)

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

Tesla K20m Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4200 and Tesla K20m

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.

Tesla K20m

The Tesla K20m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 2496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,432 points. Launch price was $3,199.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4200 scores 4,332 and the Tesla K20m reaches 4,432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4200 is built on Kepler while the Tesla K20m uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K4200) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20m). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20m).

Feature	Quadro K4200	Tesla K20m
G3D Mark Score	4,332	4,432+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344	2496+86%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.107 TFLOPS	3.524 TFLOPS+67%
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	112	208+86%
L1 Cache	112 KB	208 KB+86%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.25 MB+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4200	Tesla K20m
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 Tesla K20m 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 1.25 MB (Tesla K20m) — the Tesla K20m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Tesla K20m
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.25 MB+150%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4200 draws 108W versus the Tesla K20m's 225W — a 70.3% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4200) vs 350W (Tesla K20m). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Tesla K20m
TDP	108W-52%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	40.1+104%	19.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Tesla K20m launched at $3199 and now averages $55. The Quadro K4200 costs 9.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (Quadro K4200) vs 80.6 (Tesla K20m) — the Quadro K4200 offers 7.4% better value. The Quadro K4200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).