Quadro P4200 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 95.8% 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 RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-95.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+95.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 61% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 30% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 3060 Ti
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 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 95.8%. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,376 | 20,312+96% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4864+111% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.589 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+113% |
| Boost Clock | 1647 MHz | 1665 MHz+1% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 144 | 152+6% |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 4.8 MB+471% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 105mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 105mm | 242mm |
| Height | 82mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8+2% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Quadro P4200 costs 60.7% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.3 (Quadro P4200) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Quadro P4200 offers 30.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1200 | $399-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-61% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.3+30% | 72.5 |
| Codename | GP104 | GA104 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #266 | #73 |
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