Quadro P4200 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P4200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $179 for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, it costs 39% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 57.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) |
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 RTX 3050 6GB
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 3050 6GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB reaches 10,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1470 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,376 | 10,749+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.589 TFLOPS+12% | 6.774 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1647 MHz+12% | 1470 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+100% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 2.3 MB+174% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P4200 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The Quadro P4200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+167% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC (5th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | NVDEC (7th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 105mm vs 160mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 70W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 105mm | 160mm |
| Height | 82mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8 | 153.6+48% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 and now averages $179. The Quadro P4200 costs 38.5% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.3 (Quadro P4200) vs 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the Quadro P4200 offers 56.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1200 | $169-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-39% | $179 |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.3+57% | 60.1 |
| Codename | GP104 | GA107 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | February 2 2024 |
| Ranking | #266 | #252 |
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