
Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs T1200 Mobile

Quadro P4200 Max-Q
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Performance Per Dollar T1200 Mobile
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.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | T1200 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

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.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | T1200 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)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | T1200 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.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | T1200 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.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | T1200 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).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | T1200 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 |
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.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 Max-Q | T1200 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% |
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