
Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 2050

Quadro P4200 Max-Q
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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. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is positioned at rank #12 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2050.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4200 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4200 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 2050

Quadro P4200 Max-Q
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,800 points.

GeForce RTX 2050
The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q scores 7,800 and the GeForce RTX 2050 reaches 7,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2050 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050). Raw compute: 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1710 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,800+1% | 7,714 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2944+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.82 TFLOPS | 10.07 TFLOPS+48% |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz | 1710 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 2.9 MB+245% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | NVENC 8.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | PureVideo HD VP11 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2050's 215W — a 73% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 2050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-53% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 78.0+117% | 35.9 |
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