Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs Quadro K6000

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is positioned at rank 12 and the Quadro K6000 is on rank 319, so the Quadro P4200 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 P4200 Max-Q

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

208%

#12

Quadro P4200 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K6000

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#318

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#322

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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	Quadro K6000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (265mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K6000 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.

Quadro P4200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Quadro K6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4200 Max-Q and Quadro K6000

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.

Quadro K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q scores 7,800 and the Quadro K6000 reaches 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Quadro K6000
G3D Mark Score	7,800	7,993+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2880+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.82 TFLOPS+31%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1480 MHz+64%	902 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	144	240+67%
L1 Cache	864 KB+260%	240 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Quadro K6000
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 P4200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 200% 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 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the Quadro P4200 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Quadro K6000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Quadro K6000
DirectX	12.1+10%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Quadro K6000
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 265mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Quadro K6000
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	265mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	78.0+120%	35.5