Quadro K5200 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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. The Quadro K5200 is positioned at rank #254 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro K5200

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#237

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#252

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#253

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#256

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#258

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#259

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#260

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#262

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#263

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#264

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#265

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K5200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 114.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K5200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K5200	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-114.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+114.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.

Quadro K5200 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5200 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro K5200

The Quadro K5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 667 MHz to 771 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,149 points. Launch price was $1,699.74.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro K5200 scores 6,149 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 114.2%. The Quadro K5200 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro K5200) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 771 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K5200	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	6,149	13,170+114%
Architecture	Kepler	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	3584+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.553 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+259%
Boost Clock	771 MHz	1777 MHz+130%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	192+71%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5200	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K5200 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Quadro K5200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 59.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Quadro K5200	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s	336 GB/s+59%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5200 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The Quadro K5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5200) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.