Quadro P5200 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P5200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P5200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro P5200	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+15.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $240 for the Quadro P5200, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 245.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P5200	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+245.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($240)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P5200 and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro P5200

The Quadro P5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1746 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,650 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro P5200 scores 11,650 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Quadro P5200 leads by 15.8%. The Quadro P5200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1746 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P5200	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	11,650+16%	10,064
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.94 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1746 MHz	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P5200	GeForce GTX 1060
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Quadro P5200	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
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) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P5200	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Quadro P5200	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P5200 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P5200	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	100W-44%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	116.5+108%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P5200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $240, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 75% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.5 (Quadro P5200) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 245.8% better value. The Quadro P5200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).