AMD Radeon Vega 11 vs NVIDIA Quadro K4200 Comparison

Where Each One Wins? The AMD Radeon of the AMD Radeon Vega 11 and NVIDIA Quadro K4200 are both end-of-life parts, but they serve different workloads. The AMD Radeon Vega 11 is an integrated GPU inside Picasso APUs, meaning it shares system memory and relies on the motherboard for output. Its recorded strengths appear in compute-oriented benchmarks, specifically OpenCL, where it posts a score of 13392. That result beats the NVIDIA Quadro K4200's OpenCL score of 12313 by 8.8%. For tasks that leverage OpenCL, such as certain rendering, physics, or data-parallel compute workloads, the Vega 11 holds a clear edge. The NVIDIA Quadro K4200, meanwhile, takes the Vulkan benchmark. Its score of 12482 tops the Vega 11's 12273 by 1.7%. Vulkan is a lower-level graphics API, often used in games and real-time visualization. So in that narrower slice, the Quadro K4200 wins. The database records one win each: the Vega 11 wins in OpenCL, the K4200 wins in Vulkan. The average benchmark score for the Vega 11 is 14352, while the K4200 averages 12398. That overall average favors the AMD part by about 15.8%, but the per-test split shows it is not a clean sweep. The Vega 11 also carries a higher percentile ranking, sitting at the 56th percentile among all GPUs, versus the K4200's 52nd percentile. For users running mixed workloads, the Vega 11's higher average and OpenCL advantage make it the more balanced choice. The K4200, however, retains a niche for Vulkan-based applications, where its score is competitive despite the older Kepler architecture. The data does not show any other benchmark results, so conclusions must rest on these two tests. The Vega 11 has one more benchmark listed, Geekbench Metal, scoring 17392, which is its highest individual score. The K4200 has no Metal result recorded, so cross-API comparisons beyond OpenCL and Vulkan are not possible. In short, the Vega 11 wins compute-heavy OpenCL tasks, the K4200 wins Vulkan graphics tasks, and the overall average favors the AMD part.

The Verdict

The choice between these two GPUs depends entirely on the application's API preference. If the workload relies on OpenCL, the AMD Radeon Vega 11 is the stronger option. Its OpenCL score of 13392 is 8.8% higher than the K4200's 12313. That margin is meaningful for compute tasks that scale with raw parallel throughput. The Vega 11 also has a higher average benchmark score (14352 versus 12398) and a higher percentile rank (56th versus 52nd), indicating better overall performance across the recorded tests. The K4200's advantage is confined to Vulkan, where it scores 12482 against the Vega 11's 12273, a 1.7% lead. That is a narrow margin, but for Vulkan-specific applications, the Quadro holds a slight edge. Users prioritizing OpenCL should pick the Vega 11. Users stuck with Vulkan-only software may prefer the K4200, but the delta is small. The K4200 also offers 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 172.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Vega 11 uses system shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent. For memory-intensive tasks where dedicated VRAM matters, the K4200 has a structural advantage that the benchmark scores do not fully capture. Conversely, the Vega 11's 12 nm process node and newer GCN 5.0 architecture bring higher transistor density (23.5M per mm² versus 12.0M) and support for DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.3, while the K4200 only reaches DirectX 12 (11_0) and Vulkan 1.2.175. The Vega 11 also supports FP16 at 3.942 TFLOPS (2:1), a feature the K4200 lacks entirely. For modern compute APIs and mixed workloads, the Vega 11 is the better default. The K4200 remains a viable choice only for legacy Vulkan pipelines or for those needing a dedicated single-slot card with its own VRAM. The production status of both is end-of-life, so availability is secondary. The data points to the Vega 11 as the overall winner, with the K4200 holding a single benchmark victory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers two tests: Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan. In OpenCL, the AMD Radeon Vega 11 scores 13392, while the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 scores 12313. The delta is 8.8% in favor of the Vega 11. This is the larger margin of the two tests. The Vega 11's advantage likely stems from its higher FP32 throughput (1.971 TFLOPS) and its support for FP16 at 3.942 TFLOPS, which can accelerate certain compute workloads. The K4200 has a slightly higher FP32 figure at 2.107 TFLOPS, but it lacks FP16 support, which may explain the OpenCL deficit. The K4200 does have more shading units (1344 versus 704) and more texture units (112 versus 44), but the Vega 11's newer architecture and higher clock boost (1400 MHz versus 784 MHz) compensate. In Vulkan, the K4200 wins narrowly. Its score of 12482 beats the Vega 11's 12273 by 1.7%. This is a small margin, but it flips the result. The K4200's higher pixel rate (21.95 GPixel/s versus 11.20) and texture rate (87.81 GTexel/s versus 61.60) may contribute to its Vulkan performance. The K4200 also has 32 ROPs versus the Vega 11's 8, which helps in fill-rate-bound scenarios. The Vega 11's Vulkan score is still close, suggesting that its GCN 5.0 architecture handles the API well, but the K4200's dedicated memory bandwidth (172.8 GB/s) and wider 256-bit bus give it an edge. The average benchmark scores tell a broader story: the Vega 11 averages 14352, the K4200 averages 12398. That is a 15.8% gap in favor of the AMD part. The Vega 11 also has a Geekbench Metal score of 17392, which is its best result and not matched by the K4200. The nearest rivals for the Vega 11 include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (avg score 14373, delta -0.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (avg score 14385, delta -0.2%), showing the Vega 11 sits just below those parts. The K4200's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla K20Xm (avg score 12625, delta -1.8%) and the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT (avg score 12710, delta -2.5%), meaning the K4200 trails those by a few percentage points. Overall, the OpenCL win for the Vega 11 is decisive, while the Vulkan win for the K4200 is marginal.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Vega 11 has an average benchmark score of 14352, while the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 averages 12398. The Vega 11 leads by roughly 15.8%.

Q: In which API does the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 win?

A: The K4200 wins in the Geekbench Vulkan test, scoring 12482 versus the Vega 11's 12273, a 1.7% margin.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon Vega 11 support FP16?

A: Yes, the Vega 11 has an FP16 throughput of 3.942 TFLOPS (2:1). The Quadro K4200 has no recorded FP16 capability.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the Quadro K4200?

A: The K4200 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with 172.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Vega 11 uses system shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in OpenCL performance?

A: The Vega 11 scores 13392 in Geekbench OpenCL, beating the K4200's 12313 by 8.8%.

Q: What are the process nodes for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon Vega 11 is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, while the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 uses a 28 nm process at TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon Vega 11 and NVIDIA Quadro K4200 come from different eras and design philosophies. The Vega 11 is based on the GCN 5.0 architecture, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It uses the Picasso chip and integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 23.5M per mm². The K4200, in contrast, uses the Kepler architecture, built on a 28 nm process at TSMC. Its GK104 chip packs 3,540 million transistors on a larger 294 mm² die, with a lower density of 12.0M per mm². The Vega 11's newer process node gives it a clear efficiency advantage in transistor packing. The Vega 11 has 704 shading units, 44 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs. The K4200 has more of each: 1344 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Despite fewer execution units, the Vega 11 reaches a boost clock of 1400 MHz, far above the K4200's 784 MHz boost. That clock difference helps the Vega 11 achieve a pixel rate of 11.20 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 61.60 GTexel/s, though the K4200 still leads in both metrics with 21.95 GPixel/s and 87.81 GTexel/s. In raw FP32, the K4200 edges out the Vega 11 (2.107 TFLOPS versus 1.971 TFLOPS), but the Vega 11 adds FP16 support at 3.942 TFLOPS (2:1), which the K4200 lacks. Memory is another fundamental split. The Vega 11 uses system shared memory, with no dedicated VRAM, a system dependent bandwidth, and no separate bus width. The K4200 has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 172.8 GB/s. This makes the K4200 more suitable for workloads requiring large, dedicated memory pools. The Vega 11's TDP is 15 W, typical of an integrated GPU, while the K4200 draws 108 W and requires a single 6-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The Vega 11 is an IGP with no slot width and motherboard-dependent display outputs. The K4200 is a single-slot card measuring 241 mm in length, with outputs including 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort 1.2. For API support, the Vega 11 offers DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The K4200 supports DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175. The Vega 11's higher DirectX feature level and newer Vulkan version reflect its later release (2019 versus 2014). The K4200's predecessor is Quadro Fermi, and its successor is Quadro Maxwell. The Vega 11's predecessor is GCN 3.0 IGP, and its successor is Vega II IGP. Both parts are end-of-life. The architectural differences explain the benchmark results: the Vega 11 wins OpenCL thanks to its newer compute features and higher clocks, while the K4200's dedicated memory and higher fill rates give it the Vulkan edge.