Quadro P3200 vs Radeon RX 580

Quadro P3200

2018Core: 1328 MHzBoost: 1543 MHz

Radeon RX 580

2017Core: 1257 MHzBoost: 1340 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro P3200

8,578

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce MX570

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

TITAN V

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

Radeon RX 580

185

8,799

+2.6%

Radeon R9 270X

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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

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 RX 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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.

Insight	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX 580
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $59 versus $63 for the Quadro P3200, it costs 6% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX 580
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+9.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($63)	✅More affordable ($59)

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 RX 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 and Radeon RX 580

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 580

The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 scores 8,578 and the Radeon RX 580 reaches 8,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 1543 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX 580
G3D Mark Score	8,578	8,799+3%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1792	2304+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1543 MHz+15%	1340 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	112	144+29%
L1 Cache	672 KB+17%	576 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX 580
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 580 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580 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 580) — the Radeon RX 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX 580
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 (Radeon RX 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX 580
DirectX	12	12
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 580). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX 580
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.265,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 84.6% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P3200) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX 580
TDP	75W-59%	185W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	114.4+140%	47.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P3200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $63, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229 and now averages $59. The Radeon RX 580 costs 6.3% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.2 (Quadro P3200) vs 149.1 (Radeon RX 580) — the Radeon RX 580 offers 9.5% better value. The Quadro P3200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).