Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Tesla T10

NVIDIA

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018Core: 1316 MHzBoost: 1569 MHz
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NVIDIA

Tesla T10

Boost: 1560 MHz
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Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Tesla T10 Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Tesla T10: 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 260W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

Tesla T10

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 160% higher power demand at 260W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Tesla T10 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (12,558 vs 12,308), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2018 generation instead of 0. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Tesla T10 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Tesla T10 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Quadro P5200 Max-Q has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q vs Tesla T10 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Tesla T10

The Tesla T10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Turing architecture. The boost clock speed is 1560 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,558 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q scores 12,308 and the Tesla T10 reaches 12,558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Tesla T10 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 4,608 (Tesla T10). Raw compute: 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 14.38 TFLOPS (Tesla T10). Boost clocks: 1569 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P5200 Max-QTesla T10
G3D Mark Score
12,308
12,558+2%
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2560
4608+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.033 TFLOPS
14.38 TFLOPS+79%
Boost Clock
1569 MHz
1560 MHz
ROPs
64
96+50%
TMUs
160
288+80%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P5200 Max-QTesla T10
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T10 carries 8 GB. Tesla T10 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 256-bit on the Tesla T10.

FeatureQuadro P5200 Max-QTesla T10
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 12.2 (Tesla T10). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureQuadro P5200 Max-QTesla T10
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.1
1.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Tesla T10). 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 (Tesla T10).

FeatureQuadro P5200 Max-QTesla T10
Encoder
NVENC 5.0
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP7
5th Gen NVDEC
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 Tesla T10's 260W — a 88.9% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 500W (Tesla T10). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureQuadro P5200 Max-QTesla T10
TDP
100W-62%
260W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
123.1+155%
48.3