Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U vs Quadro K4200
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K4200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑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
The Quadro K4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 822.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+822.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U and Quadro K4200
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,225 points. Launch price was $579.
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 Ryzen 7 6800U scores 4,225 and the Quadro K4200 reaches 4,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 784 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,225 | 4,332+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+186% | 1344 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS+667% | 2.107 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz+168% | 784 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+114% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+586% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U 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: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U draws 250W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 79.3% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 108W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 16.9 | 40.1+137% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0 and now averages $50. The Quadro K4200 costs 88.9% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) vs 86.6 (Quadro K4200) — the Quadro K4200 offers 821.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U | Quadro K4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $50-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4 | 86.6+821% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GK104 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #65 | #475 |
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