GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P5200

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

150%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

141%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

138%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

136%

#51

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

97%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

94%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

133%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

132%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

131%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

130%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

128%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

118%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

118%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

118%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

107%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

107%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

100%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

99%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

99%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

94%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

92%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

81%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

77%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

77%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P5200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P5200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P5200 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design and Quadro P5200

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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro P5200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

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%