Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4070
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 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 245.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-245.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+245.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070
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 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P4200 Max-Q scores 7,800 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 245.1%. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,800 | 26,919+245% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5888+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.82 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+327% |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz | 2475 MHz+67% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 5.8 MB+590% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 304mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 304mm |
| Height | 0mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 78.0 | 134.6+73% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $550 |
| Codename | GP104 | AD104 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #234 | #32 |
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