Quadro P4200 vs Quadro RTX 3000
Quadro P4200
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Quadro RTX 3000
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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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $891 for the Quadro RTX 3000, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 674% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+674%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($891) |
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 Quadro RTX 3000
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.
Quadro RTX 3000
The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 and the Quadro RTX 3000 reaches 10,858 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,376 | 10,858+5% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4608+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.589 TFLOPS | 16.31 TFLOPS+115% |
| Boost Clock | 1647 MHz | 1770 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 288+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 4.5 MB+436% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro RTX 3000 has 6 GB. The Quadro P4200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 260W — a 88.9% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-62% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 105mm | 0mm |
| Height | 82mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8+148% | 41.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 and now averages $891. The Quadro P4200 costs 87.7% less ($781 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.3 (Quadro P4200) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro P4200 offers 673% better value.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1200 | $800-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-88% | $891 |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.3+673% | 12.2 |
| Codename | GP104 | TU102 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #266 | #78 |
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