GeForce GTX 960 vs Quadro K4200

When comparing GeForce GTX 960 and Quadro K4200, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 960 and Quadro K4200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 Quadro K4200
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 108 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pins 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 400 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 960 has 11% more power consumption, than Quadro K4200.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K4200 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 960 and Quadro K4200 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro K4200 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960 is 356 MHz higher, than Quadro K4200.
  • GeForce GTX 960 and Quadro K4200 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Quadro K4200 is 232 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K4200 is 5393 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 21−24
ultra / 1080p 21−24 12−14
QHD / 1440p 16−18 7−8
4K / 2160p 10−11 5−6
low / 720p 60−65 40−45
medium / 1080p 40−45 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 68% more, than Quadro K4200.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 Quadro K4200
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM206 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 22 January 2015 22 July 2014
Pipelines 1024 1344
Core clock speed 1127 MHz 771 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz 784 MHz
Transistor count 2,940 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 72 billion/sec 87.81
Floating-point performance 2,413 gflops 2,107 gflops
Length 9.5" (24.1 cm) 241 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 7.0 GB/s 5400 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 172.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.27 kh/s
CUDA cores 1024
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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