Arc A750 vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q

Intel

Arc A750

2022Core: 2050 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018Core: 1316 MHzBoost: 1569 MHz
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Arc A750 vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q Performance Spectrum

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.

Arc A750 vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A750 vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A750

2022

Why buy it

  • 44.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($289 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Arc A750 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 43.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $289 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Arc A750 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 44.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (12,600 vs 12,308), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Arc A750 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 6nm process instead of 16nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Arc A750 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Arc A750 vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Intel

Arc A750

The Arc A750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2050 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,600 points. Launch price was $289.

NVIDIA

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1316 MHz to 1569 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,308 points.

Graphics Performance

The Arc A750 scores 12,600 and the Quadro P5200 Max-Q reaches 12,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A750 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Arc A750) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 17.2 TFLOPS (Arc A750) vs 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1569 MHz.

FeatureArc A750Quadro P5200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
12,600+2%
12,308
Architecture
Generation 12.7
Pascal
Process Node
6 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
3584+40%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
17.2 TFLOPS+114%
8.033 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2400 MHz+53%
1569 MHz
ROPs
112+75%
64
TMUs
224+40%
160
L2 Cache
16 MB+700%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureArc A750Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A750 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q carries 4 GB. Arc A750 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Arc A750 and 256-bit on the Quadro P5200 Max-Q. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A750) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) — the Arc A750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A750Quadro P5200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
16 MB+700%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A750) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A750Quadro P5200 Max-Q
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A750) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A750) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q).

FeatureArc A750Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Encoder
Dual Xe Media Engine
NVENC 5.0
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A750 draws 225W versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A750) vs 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 268mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 85°C.

FeatureArc A750Quadro P5200 Max-Q
TDP
225W
100W-56%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin + 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
268mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
78°C-8%
85°C
Perf/Watt
56.0
123.1+120%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Arc A750 (2022 vs 2018).

FeatureArc A750Quadro P5200 Max-Q
MSRP
$289
Codename
DG2-512
GP104
Release
October 12 2022
February 21 2018
Ranking
#212
#217

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