Quadro M2200 vs Quadro K4200

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. The Quadro M2200 is positioned at rank #158 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro M2200

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Tesla K20m

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#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

100%

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Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

83%

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

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82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M2200.

Insight	Quadro M2200	Quadro K4200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $70), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 41.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M2200	Quadro K4200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+41.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2200 and Quadro K4200

Quadro M2200

The Quadro M2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 695 MHz to 1036 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,294 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2200 scores 4,294 and the Quadro K4200 reaches 4,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2200 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro M2200) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200). Boost clocks: 1036 MHz vs 784 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M2200	Quadro K4200
G3D Mark Score	4,294	4,332
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1344+31%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.122 TFLOPS	2.107 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1036 MHz+32%	784 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	384 KB+243%	112 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2200	Quadro K4200
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M2200) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) — the Quadro M2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M2200	Quadro K4200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M2200) vs 12_0 (Quadro K4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro M2200	Quadro K4200
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2200) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200). Decoder: 2nd Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Quadro M2200	Quadro K4200
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	2nd Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2200 draws 55W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 65% difference. The Quadro M2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2200) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro M2200	Quadro K4200
TDP	55W-49%	108W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	78.1+95%	40.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M2200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0 and now averages $50. The Quadro K4200 costs 28.6% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.3 (Quadro M2200) vs 86.6 (Quadro K4200) — the Quadro K4200 offers 41.3% better value. The Quadro M2200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).