Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
VS
Quadro K4200

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs Quadro K4200

AMD

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017Core: 1400 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K4200

2014Core: 771 MHzBoost: 784 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. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is positioned at rank #24 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

#9
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
332%
#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
79%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
75%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
70%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
69%
#24
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
100%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
89%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
83%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
72%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUQuadro K4200
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Quadro K4200

AMD

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro K4200

The Quadro K4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,332 points. Launch price was $854.99.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU scores 4,403 and the Quadro K4200 reaches 4,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 784 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUQuadro K4200
G3D Mark Score
4,403+2%
4,332
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4096 ×2+205%
1344
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.29 TFLOPS ×2+483%
2.107 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1500 MHz+91%
784 MHz
ROPs
64 ×2+100%
32
TMUs
256 ×2+129%
112
L1 Cache
1 MB+809%
0.11 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUQuadro K4200
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) — the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUQuadro K4200
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU draws 300W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 94.1% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUQuadro K4200
TDP
300W
108W-64%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
Slots
1
Perf/Watt
14.7
40.1+173%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon Instinct MI25 MxGPUQuadro K4200
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
Vega 10
GK104
Release
June 27 2017
July 22 2014
Ranking
#474
#475