Quadro P3200
VS
Radeon R9 390

Quadro P3200 vs Radeon R9 390

NVIDIA

Quadro P3200

2018Core: 1328 MHzBoost: 1543 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 390

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 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
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 390 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 390 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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.

InsightQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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
Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $65 (vs $63), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.1% better value per dollar than the Quadro P3200.

InsightQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+0.1%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($63)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)

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 P3200 and Radeon R9 390

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R9 390

The Radeon R9 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,855 points. Launch price was $329.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 scores 8,578 and the Radeon R9 390 reaches 8,855 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 390 uses GCN 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 390). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390). Boost clocks: 1543 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
G3D Mark Score
8,578
8,855+3%
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 2.0
Process Node
16 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1792
2560+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.53 TFLOPS+8%
5.12 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1543 MHz+54%
1000 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
112
160+43%
L1 Cache
672 KB+5%
640 KB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
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)

The Quadro P3200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390 has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390) — the Quadro P3200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit
512-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P3200) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 390). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
DirectX
12
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P3200) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390). 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 390).

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
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
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 390's 300W — a 120% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P3200) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390). 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.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
TDP
75W-75%
300W
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+288%
29.5
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Value Analysis

The Quadro P3200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $63, while the Radeon R9 390 launched at $329 and now averages $65. The Quadro P3200 costs 3.1% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.2 (Quadro P3200) vs 136.2 (Radeon R9 390) — the Radeon R9 390 offers 0% better value. The Quadro P3200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon R9 390
MSRP
$500
$329-34%
Avg Price (30d)
$63-3%
$65
Performance per Dollar
136.2
136.2
Codename
GP104
Grenada
Release
February 21 2018
June 18 2015
Ranking
#304
#296