Quadro P4200 vs Tesla T4
Quadro P4200
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200
Performance Per Dollar Tesla T4
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 Tesla T4.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $1,000 for the Tesla T4, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 829.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+829.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 Tesla T4
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.
Tesla T4
The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 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 Tesla T4 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 Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro P4200) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1647 MHz vs 1590 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,376+2% | 10,153 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.589 TFLOPS | 8.141 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1647 MHz+4% | 1590 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L1 Cache | 0.84 MB | 2.5 MB+198% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4200) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4200 draws 100W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 35.3% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4200) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 76°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 70W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 105mm | 168mm |
| Height | 82mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 76°C-5% |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8 | 145.0+40% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Tesla T4 launched at $1880 and now averages $1000. The Quadro P4200 costs 89% less ($890 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.3 (Quadro P4200) vs 10.2 (Tesla T4) — the Quadro P4200 offers 824.5% better value.
| Feature | Quadro P4200 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1200-36% | $1880 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-89% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.3+825% | 10.2 |
| Codename | GP104 | TU104 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | September 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #266 | #260 |
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