Quadro P4200 Max-Q vs Radeon Pro WX 7100

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro P4200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro WX 7100: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro WX 7100 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 100W instead of 130W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 7100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016

Why buy it

✅11.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌30% higher power demand at 130W vs 100W.

Quadro P4200 Max-Q

2018

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro WX 7100: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro WX 7100 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 100W instead of 130W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅11.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 7100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌30% higher power demand at 130W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P4200 Max-Q better than Radeon Pro WX 7100?

Yes. Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P4200 Max-Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro WX 7100 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Pro WX 7100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 7,701 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Quadro P4200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 7100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	93 FPS	104 FPS
medium	81 FPS	88 FPS
high	69 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	90 FPS
medium	69 FPS	75 FPS
high	52 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	36 FPS
medium	26 FPS	32 FPS
high	18 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	221 FPS	182 FPS
medium	187 FPS	160 FPS
high	144 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	161 FPS	133 FPS
medium	135 FPS	111 FPS
high	109 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	74 FPS
medium	78 FPS	64 FPS
high	65 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	351 FPS	347 FPS
medium	281 FPS	277 FPS
high	234 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	263 FPS	260 FPS
medium	211 FPS	208 FPS
high	176 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	176 FPS	173 FPS
medium	140 FPS	139 FPS
high	117 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	178 FPS	248 FPS
medium	145 FPS	215 FPS
high	123 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	127 FPS	188 FPS
medium	104 FPS	165 FPS
high	89 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	104 FPS
medium	58 FPS	85 FPS
high	45 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4200 Max-Q and Radeon Pro WX 7100

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Quadro P4200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro WX 7100
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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