GeForce GTX 1660 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

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1660 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $240 for the Quadro P5200, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 33.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($180)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($240)

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 1660 Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and Quadro P5200

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

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 1660 scores 11,639 and the Quadro P5200 reaches 11,650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	11,639	11,650
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1408	2560+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	8.94 TFLOPS+78%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+2%	1746 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	160+82%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+49%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	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 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the Quadro P5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12.1	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: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
TDP	120W	100W-17%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	97.0	116.5+20%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500 and now averages $240. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 25% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 48.5 (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 33.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).