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Quadro P4200
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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 Radeon Pro SSG
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P4200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P4200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro SSG lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro SSG is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4200.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $1,500 for the Radeon Pro SSG, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1189.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1189.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
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 Radeon Pro SSG
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.
Radeon Pro SSG
The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P4200 scores 10,376 versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 10,972 — the Radeon Pro SSG leads by 5.7%. The Quadro P4200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro SSG uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,376 | 10,972+6% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4096+78% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.589 TFLOPS | 8.602 TFLOPS+13% |
| Boost Clock | 1647 MHz+57% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 256+78% |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 1 MB+19% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P4200) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 88.9% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 500W (Radeon Pro SSG). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-62% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 105mm | 267mm |
| Height | 82mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8+146% | 42.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 and now averages $1500. The Quadro P4200 costs 92.7% less ($1390 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.3 (Quadro P4200) vs 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Quadro P4200 offers 1191.8% better value. The Quadro P4200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1200-83% | $6999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-93% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.3+1192% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GP104 | Fiji |
| Release | February 21 2018 | July 26 2016 |
| Ranking | #266 | #249 |
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