Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 6850M

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.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 6850M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 6850M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 120W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6850M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Radeon RX 6850M

2022

Why buy it

✅37.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌20% higher power demand at 120W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 6850M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 37.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro P5200 Max-Q instead at 12,308 vs 12,274, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6850M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while Quadro P5200 Max-Q is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 16nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 6850M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 6850M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q scores 12,308 and the Radeon RX 6850M reaches 12,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 6850M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M). Raw compute: 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M). Boost clocks: 1569 MHz vs 2416 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 6850M
G3D Mark Score	12,308	12,274
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.033 TFLOPS	8.659 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	1569 MHz	2416 MHz+54%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	960 KB+88%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6850M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q does not have comparable native support in the same tier.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 6850M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6850M carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 6850M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro P5200 Max-Q and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 6850M.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 6850M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
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 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 6850M
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M).

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 6850M
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 120W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon RX 6850M
TDP	100W-17%	120W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	123.1+20%	102.3