Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs GeForce GTX 1060

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

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Quadro P5200 Max-Q

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100%

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Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

43%

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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

41%

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Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

38%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+22.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P5200 Max-Q and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro P5200 Max-Q scores 12,308 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Quadro P5200 Max-Q leads by 22.3%. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1569 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	12,308+22%	10,064
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.033 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1569 MHz	1733 MHz+10%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	100W-44%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	123.1+120%	55.9