Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs Radeon Pro 580
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is positioned at rank 12 and the Radeon Pro 580 is on rank 93, so the Quadro P4200 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580
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 Radeon Pro 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 580.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| 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 Radeon Pro 580
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.
Radeon Pro 580
The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q scores 7,800 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,800 | 7,753 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.82 TFLOPS+23% | 5.53 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz+23% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 864 KB+50% | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| 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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 40% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 78.0+51% | 51.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GP104 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #234 | #327 |
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