Quadro P3200 Max-Q vs FirePro W8100

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is positioned at rank 8 and the FirePro W8100 is on rank 254, so the Quadro P3200 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 P3200 Max-Q

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

182%

#8

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W8100

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#253

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#254

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#255

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#259

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#260

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#263

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#264

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#267

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#268

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W8100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W8100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% 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 Quadro P3200 Max-Q.

Insight	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	FirePro W8100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W8100 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 P3200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

FirePro W8100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 Max-Q and FirePro W8100

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.

FirePro W8100

The FirePro W8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 824 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,812 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q scores 6,500 and the FirePro W8100 reaches 6,812 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the FirePro W8100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 2,560 (FirePro W8100). Raw compute: 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100).

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	FirePro W8100
G3D Mark Score	6,500	6,812+5%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	2560+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.032 TFLOPS+19%	4.219 TFLOPS
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	672 KB+5%	640 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	FirePro W8100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W8100 has 8 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 1 MB (FirePro W8100) — the Quadro P3200 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	FirePro W8100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 12 (FirePro W8100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	FirePro W8100
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W8100). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100).

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	FirePro W8100
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q draws 75W versus the FirePro W8100's 220W — a 98.3% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 350W (FirePro W8100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 87°C.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	FirePro W8100
TDP	75W-66%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-14%	87°C
Perf/Watt	86.7+180%	31.0