Quadro K4200 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

CPU

GPU

Quadro K4200

2014Core: 771 MHzBoost: 784 MHz

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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2020Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2105 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K4200

4 GB 108

4,332

+2.5%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

4,225

0.0%

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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.

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 K4200

2014

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 108W instead of 250W, a 142W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $450 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2020

Why buy it

✅82.2% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro K4200: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro K4200 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌131.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 108W.

Quadro K4200

2014

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 108W instead of 250W, a 142W reduction.

Why buy it

✅82.2% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro K4200: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro K4200 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $450 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌131.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 108W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U better than Quadro K4200?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U averages 82.2% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 4,225 vs 4,332 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while Quadro K4200 is a 2014 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2014, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 28nm. 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?

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $450 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 82.2% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (4,225 vs 4,332). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K4200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K4200 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 K4200 Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro K4200	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	78 FPS	130 FPS
medium	67 FPS	118 FPS
high	53 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	107 FPS
medium	60 FPS	91 FPS
high	42 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	60 FPS
medium	23 FPS	54 FPS
high	15 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro K4200	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	79 FPS	190 FPS
medium	56 FPS	152 FPS
high	43 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	44 FPS	143 FPS
medium	29 FPS	114 FPS
high	21 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	17 FPS	95 FPS
medium	11 FPS	76 FPS
high	9 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	48 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro K4200	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	195 FPS	190 FPS
medium	156 FPS	152 FPS
high	130 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	143 FPS
medium	117 FPS	114 FPS
high	97 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	97 FPS	95 FPS
medium	78 FPS	76 FPS
high	65 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	48 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro K4200	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	131 FPS	190 FPS
medium	103 FPS	152 FPS
high	88 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	99 FPS	143 FPS
medium	79 FPS	114 FPS
high	68 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	95 FPS
medium	44 FPS	76 FPS
high	35 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	48 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4200 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4200 scores 4,332 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U reaches 4,225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4200 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K4200) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Raw compute: 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Boost clocks: 784 MHz vs 2105 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
G3D Mark Score	4,332+3%	4,225
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1344	3840+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.107 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+667%
Boost Clock	784 MHz	2105 MHz+168%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	112 KB	768 KB+586%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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 K4200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has 2 GB. The Quadro K4200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4200 draws 108W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U's 250W — a 79.3% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4200) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Quadro K4200	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
TDP	108W-57%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	241mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	40.1+137%	16.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4200 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U launched at $450. The Quadro K4200 costs 100+% less ($450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Quadro K4200) vs 9.4 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) — the Quadro K4200 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).