
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
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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 3050 Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P5200 Max-Q 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 3050 Laptop GPU and Quadro P5200 Max-Q

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.

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 GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the Quadro P5200 Max-Q reaches 12,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1569 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,144 | 12,308+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+13% | 8.033 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+13% | 1569 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 160+100% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+166% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3050 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | PureVideo HD VP7 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 100W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C-4% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.4 | 123.1+32% |
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