Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 84% 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 RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-84%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+84%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P5200 Max-Q scores 12,308 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 84%. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1569 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,308 | 22,651+84% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4352+70% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.033 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+175% |
| Boost Clock | 1569 MHz | 2535 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 4.3 MB+357% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| 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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-38% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 123.1 | 141.6+15% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $380 |
| Codename | GP104 | AD106 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #217 | #59 |
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