
Quadro P5200 vs Radeon RX 5600

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 Radeon RX 5600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $240 for the Quadro P5200, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 61.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P5200 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($240) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 Radeon RX 5600

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.

Radeon RX 5600
The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P5200 scores 11,650 and the Radeon RX 5600 reaches 11,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 1746 MHz vs 1265 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,650 | 11,753 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+11% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.94 TFLOPS+53% | 5.829 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1746 MHz+38% | 1265 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+11% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P5200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 5600 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P5200) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5200 draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 5600's 150W — a 40% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 116.5+49% | 78.4 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P5200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $240, while the Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 37.5% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.5 (Quadro P5200) vs 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 61.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Radeon RX 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $229-54% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $240 | $150-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.5 | 78.4+62% |
| Codename | GP104 | Navi 10 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | July 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #230 | #295 |
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