Quadro P3200 vs Radeon R9 290

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 P3200 is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 P3200

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

99%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

97%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

89%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

88%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

86%

#71

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

861%

#86

Quadro P3200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $63

100%

#89

Quadro P2000

MSRP: $425|Avg: $190

96%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

95%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

89%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

86%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

86%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P3200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P3200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 290 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P3200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 290.

Insight	Quadro P3200	Radeon R9 290
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $63 for the Quadro P3200, it costs 21% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 20.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P3200	Radeon R9 290
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+20.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($63)	✅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.

Quadro P3200 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 290 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 and Radeon R9 290

Quadro P3200

The Quadro P3200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1328 MHz to 1543 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,578 points.

Radeon R9 290

The Radeon R9 290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,184 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 scores 8,578 and the Radeon R9 290 reaches 8,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 290 uses GCN 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 290). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 290).

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon R9 290
G3D Mark Score	8,578+5%	8,184
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	2560+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS+14%	4.849 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	Radeon R9 290
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 290) — the Quadro P3200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon R9 290
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	512-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P3200) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 290). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon R9 290
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P3200) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 290). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 290).

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon R9 290
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.265,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 290's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P3200) vs 750W (Radeon R9 290). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 95°C.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon R9 290
TDP	75W-73%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	275mm
Height	0mm	109mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80-16%	95°C
Perf/Watt	114.4+284%	29.8

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P3200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $63, while the Radeon R9 290 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 290 costs 20.6% less ($13 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.2 (Quadro P3200) vs 163.7 (Radeon R9 290) — the Radeon R9 290 offers 20.2% better value. The Quadro P3200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).