Quadro P4200 vs L4
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 L4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the L4.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 $1,800 for the L4, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1572.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1572.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
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 L4
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.
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 and the L4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,376+2% | 10,153 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 7424+222% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.589 TFLOPS | 30.29 TFLOPS+299% |
| Boost Clock | 1647 MHz | 2040 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 144 | 240+67% |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 7.5 MB+793% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 48 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 48 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the L4's 72W — a 32.6% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 169mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 72W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 105mm | 169mm |
| Height | 82mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8 | 141.0+36% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the L4 launched at $2345 and now averages $1800. The Quadro P4200 costs 93.9% less ($1690 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.3 (Quadro P4200) vs 5.6 (L4) — the Quadro P4200 offers 1583.9% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1200-49% | $2345 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-94% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.3+1584% | 5.6 |
| Codename | GP104 | AD104 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #266 | #259 |
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