Quadro P4200 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

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%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

153%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

148%

#60

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%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

126%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

120%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

104%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

100%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

88%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

82%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

82%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

81%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

78%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

77%

#80

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%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

69%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

68%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

64%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

114%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

101%

#20

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile.

Insight	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4200 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.

Quadro P4200 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4200 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

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 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2023. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1237 MHz to 1492 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile reaches 10,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1492 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,376+2%	10,125
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Boost Clock	1647 MHz+10%	1492 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). 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 Mobile
DirectX	12	12.2+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 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile).

Feature	Quadro P4200	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile's 60W — a 50% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 105mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.