
GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P5200

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design and Quadro P5200

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 885 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,461 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design scores 11,461 and the Quadro P5200 reaches 11,650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 5.46 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 1746 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,461 | 11,650+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.46 TFLOPS | 8.94 TFLOPS+64% |
| Boost Clock | 1185 MHz | 1746 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+145% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 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: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-20% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 143.3+23% | 116.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $240 |
| Codename | TU106B | GP104 |
| Release | January 29 2019 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #237 | #230 |
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