Quadro P3200
VS
Radeon RX 480

Quadro P3200 vs Radeon RX 480

NVIDIA

Quadro P3200

2018Core: 1328 MHzBoost: 1543 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 480

2016Core: 1120 MHzBoost: 1266 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 RX 480 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 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 480 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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

The Radeon RX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $55 versus $63 for the Quadro P3200, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 14.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+14.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($63)
More affordable ($55)

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 RX 480

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 RX 480

The Radeon RX 480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,546 points. Launch price was $229.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 scores 8,578 and the Radeon RX 480 reaches 8,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 480 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 480). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200) vs 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 480). Boost clocks: 1543 MHz vs 1266 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
G3D Mark Score
8,578
8,546
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 4.0
Process Node
16 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1792
2304+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.53 TFLOPS
5.834 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock
1543 MHz+22%
1266 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
112
144+29%
L1 Cache
672 KB+17%
576 KB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
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 RX 480 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 480 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) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 480) — the Radeon RX 480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P3200) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 480). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
DirectX
12
12.0
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P3200) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 480). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 480).

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
VCE 3.4
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.265,H.264
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 480's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P3200) vs 500W (Radeon RX 480). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
TDP
75W-50%
150W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
240mm
Height
0mm
95mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
114.4+101%
57.0
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Value Analysis

The Quadro P3200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $63, while the Radeon RX 480 launched at $229 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX 480 costs 12.7% less ($8 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.2 (Quadro P3200) vs 155.4 (Radeon RX 480) — the Radeon RX 480 offers 14.1% better value. The Quadro P3200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 480
MSRP
$500
$229-54%
Avg Price (30d)
$63
$55-13%
Performance per Dollar
136.2
155.4+14%
Codename
GP104
Ellesmere
Release
February 21 2018
June 29 2016
Ranking
#304
#305