Quadro P5200 vs GeForce RTX 3060
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
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 45.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-45.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+45.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $240), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 21.1% better value per dollar than the Quadro P5200.
| Insight | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($240) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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
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
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P5200 scores 11,650 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 45.9%. The Quadro P5200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1746 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,650 | 16,995+46% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3584+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.94 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 1746 MHz | 1777 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 3.5 MB+272% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% 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 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| 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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5200 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-41% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| 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+17% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P5200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $240, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Quadro P5200 costs 17% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.5 (Quadro P5200) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 21.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $329-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $240-17% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.5 | 58.8+21% |
| Codename | GP104 | GA106 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #230 | #114 |
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