
Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Radeon Pro Vega 56

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 Radeon Pro Vega 56
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 Radeon Pro Vega 56 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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 56.
| Insight | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 Radeon Pro Vega 56

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.

Radeon Pro Vega 56
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q scores 12,308 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 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 Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1569 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,308+2% | 12,104 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3584+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.033 TFLOPS | 8.96 TFLOPS+12% |
| Boost Clock | 1569 MHz+26% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 224+40% |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+7% | 896 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 71% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-52% | 210W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 123.1+114% | 57.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 Max-Q | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GP104 | Vega 10 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | August 14 2017 |
| Ranking | #217 | #222 |
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