
Quadro P3200 vs Radeon RX 480

Quadro P3200
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3200
Performance Per Dollar
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.
| Insight | Quadro P3200 | Radeon 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.
| Insight | Quadro P3200 | Radeon 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

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 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.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | Radeon 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)
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | Radeon 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% |
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.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | Radeon 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.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | Radeon 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 |
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).
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | Radeon 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 |
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