
Quadro P2200 vs Radeon R9 390X

Quadro P2200
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro P2200 is positioned at rank #72 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P2200
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P2200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P2200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 390X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (16nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (5 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+60%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (277mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $70 versus $227 for the Quadro P2200, it costs 69% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 220.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+220.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($227) | ✅More affordable ($70) |
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 Quadro P2200 and Radeon R9 390X

Quadro P2200
The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

Radeon R9 390X
The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P2200 scores 9,386 and the Radeon R9 390X reaches 9,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P2200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 390X uses GCN 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Quadro P2200) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X). Raw compute: 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,386+1% | 9,278 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2816+120% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.822 TFLOPS | 5.914 TFLOPS+55% |
| Boost Clock | 1493 MHz+42% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 40 | 64+60% |
| TMUs | 80 | 176+120% |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB | 704 KB+47% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+25% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P2200 comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390X has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390X) — the Quadro P2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 5 GB | 8 GB+60% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 512-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+25% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P2200) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X).
| Feature | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | 3rd Gen NVDEC | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P2200 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 390X's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P2200) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 201mm vs 277mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-33% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 201mm | 277mm |
| Height | 111mm | 129mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 125.1+271% | 33.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P2200 launched at $429 MSRP and currently averages $227, while the Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 and now averages $70. The Radeon R9 390X costs 69.2% less ($157 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.3 (Quadro P2200) vs 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) — the Radeon R9 390X offers 220.8% better value. The Quadro P2200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro P2200 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $429 | $429 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $227 | $70-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.3 | 132.5+221% |
| Codename | GP106 | Grenada |
| Release | June 10 2019 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #281 | #287 |
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