Radeon Pro WX 7100
VS
Quadro P4200 Max-Q

Radeon Pro WX 7100 vs Quadro P4200 Max-Q

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016Core: 1188 MHzBoost: 1243 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P4200 Max-Q

2018Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1480 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is positioned at rank 144 and the Quadro P4200 Max-Q is on rank 12, so the Quadro P4200 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Pro WX 7100

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
93%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
90%
#129
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1532%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
100%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
99%
#146
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
98%
#147
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
98%
#148
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
96%
#149
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
95%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
94%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
94%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
93%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
91%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
89%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200 Max-Q

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
208%
#12
Quadro P4200 Max-Q
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
63%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 7100Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4200 Max-Q 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 Pro WX 7100 and Quadro P4200 Max-Q

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 7100

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1188 MHz to 1243 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,701 points. Launch price was $799.

NVIDIA

Quadro P4200 Max-Q

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,800 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 7,701 and the Quadro P4200 Max-Q reaches 7,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1243 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Quadro P4200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
7,701
7,800+1%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Pascal
Process Node
14 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2304
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.728 TFLOPS
6.82 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock
1243 MHz
1480 MHz+19%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
144
144
L1 Cache
576 KB
864 KB+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Quadro P4200 Max-Q
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 Pro WX 7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Quadro P4200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Quadro P4200 Max-Q
DirectX
12.0
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Encoder
VCE 3.4
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
UVD 6.3
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 draws 130W versus the Quadro P4200 Max-Q's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Quadro P4200 Max-Q
TDP
130W
100W-23%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
59.2
78.0+32%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Quadro P4200 Max-Q
MSRP
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$180
Codename
Ellesmere
GP104
Release
November 10 2016
February 21 2018
Ranking
#331
#234