P106-100 vs Quadro P3200 Max-Q

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.

P106-100 vs Quadro P3200 Max-Q FPS Benchmarks

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

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P106-100 vs Quadro P3200 Max-Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 29.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅P106-100 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Quadro P3200 Max-Q is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 29.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $224 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

P106-100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (6,628 vs 6,500), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

Quadro P3200 Max-Q 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?

P106-100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, P106-100 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro P3200 Max-Q has the stronger long-term case.

P106-100 vs Quadro P3200 Max-Q Technical Specifications

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

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1139 MHz to 1404 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The P106-100 scores 6,628 and the Quadro P3200 Max-Q reaches 6,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-100 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P3200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (P106-100) vs 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100) vs 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1404 MHz.

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	6,628+2%	6,500
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920+7%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.655 TFLOPS+32%	5.032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+23%	1404 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	120+7%	112
L1 Cache	720 KB+7%	672 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the P106-100 and 256-bit on the Quadro P3200 Max-Q. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P106-100) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (P106-100) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC.

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The P106-100 draws 75W versus the Quadro P3200 Max-Q's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-100) vs 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.4+2%	86.7

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro P3200 Max-Q (2018 vs 2017).

Feature	P106-100	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
MSRP	$224	—
Codename	GP104	GP104
Release	December 12 2017	February 21 2018
Ranking	#529	#292

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