Quadro P2200 vs Radeon R9 390X

CPU

GPU

Quadro P2200

2019Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz

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Radeon R9 390X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz

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Quadro P2200 vs Radeon R9 390X Performance Spectrum

Quadro P2200

5 GB 75

9,386

+1.2%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce MX570 A

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Radeon R9 390X

8 GB 275

9,278

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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.

Quadro P2200 vs Radeon R9 390X FPS Benchmarks

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

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Quadro P2200 vs Radeon R9 390X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅Radeon R9 390X is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Quadro P2200 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 275W, a 200W reduction.
✅Measures 201mm instead of 277mm, a 76mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 390X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Radeon R9 390X

2015

Why buy it

✅47.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌266.7% higher power demand at 275W vs 75W.
❌37.8% longer card at 277mm vs 201mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R9 390X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 47.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro P2200 instead at 9,386 vs 9,278, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

Quadro P2200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 16nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro P2200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $429 vs $429, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1.2% (21.9 vs 21.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon R9 390X still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Quadro P2200 vs Radeon R9 390X Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P2200	Radeon R9 390X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 P2200 has 5 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390X carries 8 GB. Radeon R9 390X gives you 60% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro P2200 and 512-bit on the Radeon R9 390X. 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

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro P2200 came in at $429, while the Radeon R9 390X launched at $429. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.9 (Quadro P2200) vs 21.6 (Radeon R9 390X) — the Quadro P2200 offers 1.4% better value. The newer card here is Quadro P2200 (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	Quadro P2200	Radeon R9 390X
MSRP	$429	$429
Performance per Dollar	21.9+1%	21.6
Codename	GP106	Grenada
Release	June 10 2019	June 18 2015
Ranking	#281	#287

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