Quadro P4200
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Quadro P4200 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro P4200

2018Core: 1227 MHzBoost: 1647 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
153%
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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%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
73%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
71%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
70%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
69%
#85
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 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 67.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4200.

InsightQuadro P4200GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-67.7%)
Leading raw performance (+67.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 67.7%. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P4200GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
10,376
17,400+68%
Architecture
Pascal
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
16 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2304
4352+89%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.589 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+191%
Boost Clock
1647 MHz
2535 MHz+54%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
144+6%
136
L1 Cache
0.84 MB
4.3 MB+412%
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P4200 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureQuadro P4200GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro P4200GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro P4200GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro P4200GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.265,H.264,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

FeatureQuadro P4200GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
100W-38%
160W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
105mm
Height
82mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80
80°C
Perf/Watt
103.8
108.8+5%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro P4200GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$1200
Avg Price (30d)
$110
Codename
GP104
AD106
Release
February 21 2018
May 18 2023
Ranking
#266
#59