Radeon RX 460 vs Quadro K4200

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4200 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 Radeon RX 460.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K4200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 35.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K4200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+35.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

Radeon RX 460 Benchmark Check

Quadro K4200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 and Quadro K4200

Radeon RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 versus the Quadro K4200's 4,332 — the Quadro K4200 leads by 5.7%. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 784 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K4200
G3D Mark Score	4,099	4,332+6%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1344+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.15 TFLOPS+2%	2.107 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+53%	784 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	224 KB+100%	112 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro 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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K4200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460) vs 12_0 (Quadro K4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K4200
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12_0
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K4200
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 36.1% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K4200
TDP	75W-31%	108W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	54.7+36%	40.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 460 costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) vs 86.6 (Quadro K4200) — the Radeon RX 460 offers 35.2% better value. The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).