Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 3070
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 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 184.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4200 Max-Q.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-184.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+184.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070
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 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P4200 Max-Q scores 7,800 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 184.3%. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,800 | 22,172+184% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5888+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.82 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+198% |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz | 1725 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 5.8 MB+590% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 75% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-55% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 78.0 | 100.8+29% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | GP104 | GA104 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #234 | #63 |
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