Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

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 RX 580 (móvel) is on rank 145, 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 Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

#135

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

311%

#137

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

282%

#138

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

281%

#142

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

256%

#143

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

254%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

100%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

99%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

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 Radeon RX 580 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. 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	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
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	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) 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

Radeon RX 580 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4200 Max-Q and Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

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 RX 580 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q scores 7,800 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1077 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	7,800	8,000+3%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.82 TFLOPS+37%	4.963 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1480 MHz+37%	1077 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144	144
L1 Cache	864 KB+50%	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)).

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 100W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.