Quadro K5200 vs Radeon R9 380

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 380.

Insight	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 380 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $70), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 36.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5200 and Radeon R9 380

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.

Radeon R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5200 scores 6,149 and the Radeon R9 380 reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5200 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro K5200) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380). Boost clocks: 771 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
G3D Mark Score	6,149+2%	6,000
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.553 TFLOPS+2%	3.476 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	771 MHz	970 MHz+26%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+71%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K5200 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 380 has 4 GB. The Quadro K5200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) vs 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) — a 15.7% advantage for the Quadro K5200. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s+16%	182.4 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5200 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 37.8% difference. The Quadro K5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5200) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
TDP	150W-32%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	41.0+50%	27.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K5200 launched at $2250 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Radeon R9 380 launched at $199 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 380 costs 28.6% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.8 (Quadro K5200) vs 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 36.7% better value. The Radeon R9 380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).