Quadro P3200 Max-Q vs GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

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 GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is on rank 90, 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 GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#80

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

243%

#82

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

220%

#83

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

220%

#87

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

200%

#88

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

198%

#90

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

99%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

97%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

94%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

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 GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. 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	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE 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

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 Max-Q and GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

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.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q scores 6,500 and the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE reaches 6,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Raw compute: 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Boost clocks: 1404 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
G3D Mark Score	6,500	6,707+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+40%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.032 TFLOPS+89%	2.657 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1404 MHz+35%	1038 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	112+40%	80
L1 Cache	672 KB+40%	480 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs 1st Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE).

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	1st Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE's 81W — a 7.7% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
TDP	75W-7%	81W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	86.7+5%	82.8