Quadro P5200 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Quadro P5200
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 74.4% 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.
| Insight | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-74.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+74.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $240), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 49.4% better value per dollar than the Quadro P5200.
| Insight | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+49.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($240) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P5200 scores 11,650 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 74.4%. The Quadro P5200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1746 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,650 | 20,312+74% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4864+90% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.94 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+81% |
| Boost Clock | 1746 MHz+5% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 160+5% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 4.8 MB+411% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P5200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P5200) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (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) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5200 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 116.5+15% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P5200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $240, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Quadro P5200 costs 14.3% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.5 (Quadro P5200) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 49.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $399-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $240-14% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.5 | 72.5+49% |
| Codename | GP104 | GA104 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #230 | #73 |
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