Quadro P4200 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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

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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%

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RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

144%

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RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

143%

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RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

139%

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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%

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 36% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P4200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-36%)	✅Leading raw performance (+36%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $110), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 24.7% better value per dollar than the Quadro P4200.

Insight	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($110)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4200 and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 36%. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	10,376	14,114+36%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+20%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.589 TFLOPS+18%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1647 MHz	1680 MHz+2%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	144+20%	120
L1 Cache	0.84 MB	1.9 MB+126%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P4200 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 105mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 72.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	100W-38%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	105mm	229mm
Height	82mm	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80	72-10%
Perf/Watt	103.8+18%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Quadro P4200 costs 8.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.3 (Quadro P4200) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 24.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).