Quadro P4200 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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.

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

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

157%

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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

153%

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Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

148%

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Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

146%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

144%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

143%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

139%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

137%

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

126%

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RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

120%

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Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

104%

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Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

100%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

88%

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Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

82%

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Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

82%

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Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

81%

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

78%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

77%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

74%

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

73%

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RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

71%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

70%

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Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

69%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

68%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

64%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P4200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P4200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	Quadro P4200	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $110 for the Quadro P4200, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 77.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P4200	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+77.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4200 and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 and the GeForce GTX 1060 reaches 10,064 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	10,376+3%	10,064
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.589 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1647 MHz	1733 MHz+5%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L1 Cache	864 KB	960 KB+11%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P4200 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Quadro P4200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 105mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	100W-44%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	105mm	173mm
Height	82mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	103.8+86%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 45.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.3 (Quadro P4200) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 77.8% better value. The Quadro P4200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).