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.

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P5200 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P5200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

2017

Why buy it

✅12.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Quadro P5200 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design 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.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 12.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro P5200 instead at 11,650 vs 11,566, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro P5200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro P5200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P5200 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.

Quadro P5200

The Quadro P5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1746 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,650 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design scores 11,566 and the Quadro P5200 reaches 11,650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	11,566	11,650
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.516 TFLOPS	8.94 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	1746 MHz+19%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P5200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design 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 GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design and 256-bit on the Quadro P5200.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design draws 150W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 40% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
TDP	150W	100W-33%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.1	116.5+51%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro P5200 (2018 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
MSRP	—	$500
Codename	GP104	GP104
Release	June 27 2017	February 21 2018
Ranking	#257	#230

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