Quadro P4200 Max-Q
VS
T1200 Mobile

Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs T1200 Mobile

NVIDIA

Quadro P4200 Max-Q

2018Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1480 MHz
VS

T1200 Mobile

2021Core: 855 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 T1200 Mobile is on rank 10, so the T1200 Mobile 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 T1200 Mobile

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
111%
#8
101%
#9
101%
#10
T1200 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
91%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
91%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The T1200 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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.

InsightQuadro P4200 Max-QT1200 Mobile
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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 T1200 Mobile 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 T1200 Mobile

NVIDIA

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.

T1200 Mobile

The T1200 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,805 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q scores 7,800 and the T1200 Mobile reaches 7,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 1,024 (T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P4200 Max-QT1200 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
7,800
7,805
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2304+125%
1024
Boost Clock
1480 MHz+4%
1425 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P4200 Max-QT1200 Mobile
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureQuadro P4200 Max-QT1200 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 12.1 (T1200 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro P4200 Max-QT1200 Mobile
DirectX
12.1
12.1
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 NVENC 6.0 (T1200 Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1200 Mobile).

FeatureQuadro P4200 Max-QT1200 Mobile
Encoder
NVENC 6.0
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the T1200 Mobile's 95W — a 5.1% difference. The T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q) vs 350W (T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureQuadro P4200 Max-QT1200 Mobile
TDP
100W
95W-5%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Perf/Watt
78.0
82.2+5%