
Quadro P4200 vs GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

Quadro P4200
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200
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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 1070 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4200.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 (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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4200 and GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

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 1070 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points. Launch price was $389.99.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 and the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) reaches 10,465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 6.738 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,376 | 10,465 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+20% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.589 TFLOPS+13% | 6.738 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1647 MHz | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144+13% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 864 KB+13% | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)'s 120W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-17% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 105mm | 0mm |
| Height | 82mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8+19% | 87.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | — |
| Codename | GP104 | GP104B |
| Release | February 21 2018 | August 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #266 | #247 |
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