Quadro P3200 vs Radeon RX 5600M

NVIDIA

Quadro P3200

2018Core: 1328 MHzBoost: 1543 MHz
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AMD

Radeon RX 5600M

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1265 MHz
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Quadro P3200 vs Radeon RX 5600M Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro P3200 vs Radeon RX 5600M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Quadro P3200 vs Radeon RX 5600M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro P3200

2018

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5600M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Radeon RX 5600M

2020

Why buy it

  • 0.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • 100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon RX 5600M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.3% in PassMark G3D (8,857 vs 8,578), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 5600M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) and FSR Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro P3200 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 16nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro P3200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro P3200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 5600M has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro P3200 vs Radeon RX 5600M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 scores 8,578 and the Radeon RX 5600M reaches 8,857 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M). Boost clocks: 1543 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 5600M
G3D Mark Score
8,578
8,857+3%
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
16 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1792
2304+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.53 TFLOPS
5.829 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock
1543 MHz+22%
1265 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
112
144+29%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 5600M is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Quadro P3200 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 5600M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P3200 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600M carries 6 GB. Radeon RX 5600M gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro P3200 and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 5600M. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) — the Radeon RX 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 5600M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P3200) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 5600M
DirectX
12
12.1
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M).

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 5600M
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.265,H.264
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 5600M's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P3200) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 90°C.

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 5600M
TDP
75W-50%
150W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80-11%
90°C
Perf/Watt
114.4+94%
59.0
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX 5600M (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro P3200Radeon RX 5600M
MSRP
$500
Codename
GP104
Navi 10
Release
February 21 2018
July 7 2020
Ranking
#304
#295

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