Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Arc A580
Quadro P5200 Max-Q
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (271mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P5200 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 P5200 Max-Q and Arc A580
Quadro P5200 Max-Q
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1316 MHz to 1569 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,308 points.
Arc A580
The Arc A580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 10 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,060 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q scores 12,308 and the Arc A580 reaches 12,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Arc A580 uses Generation 12.7, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 3,072 (Arc A580). Raw compute: 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580). Boost clocks: 1569 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,308+2% | 12,060 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.033 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+53% |
| Boost Clock | 1569 MHz | 2000 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A580 has 8 GB. The Arc A580 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 8 MB (Arc A580) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A580). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Arc A580's 175W — a 54.5% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 600W (Arc A580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 271mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-43% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 271mm |
| Height | 0mm | 132mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 123.1+79% | 68.9 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $179 |
| Codename | GP104 | DG2-512 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | October 10 2023 |
| Ranking | #217 | #223 |
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