Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200 Max-Q

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Quadro P5200 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

43%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

41%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

38%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M SLI

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

138%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

125%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

114%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

113%

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GeForce GTX 980M SLI

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100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

97%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 980M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 P5200 Max-Q.

Insight	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P5200 Max-Q and GeForce GTX 980M SLI

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 980M SLI

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q scores 12,308 and the GeForce GTX 980M SLI reaches 12,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 980M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Boost clocks: 1569 MHz vs 1127 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
G3D Mark Score	12,308	12,523+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Boost Clock	1569 MHz+39%	1127 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
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 980M SLI has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5+2%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980M SLI).

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 980M SLI's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
TDP	100W-50%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	123.1+97%	62.6