Quadro P5200 vs Tesla P40
Quadro P5200
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla P40
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 Tesla P40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla P40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 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 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| 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 (+500%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P40 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 62.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P5200 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.2%) |
| 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 Tesla P40
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.
Tesla P40
The Tesla P40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,808 points. Launch price was $5,699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P5200 scores 11,650 and the Tesla P40 reaches 11,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5200 is built on Pascal while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1746 MHz vs 1531 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,650 | 11,808+1% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3840+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.94 TFLOPS | 11.76 TFLOPS+32% |
| Boost Clock | 1746 MHz+14% | 1531 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 240+50% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 1.4 MB+49% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P5200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P5200) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the Tesla P40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 24 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5200 draws 100W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 116.5+147% | 47.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P5200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $240, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699 and now averages $150. The Tesla P40 costs 37.5% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.5 (Quadro P5200) vs 78.7 (Tesla P40) — the Tesla P40 offers 62.3% better value. The Quadro P5200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P5200 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-91% | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $240 | $150-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.5 | 78.7+62% |
| Codename | GP104 | GP102 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #230 | #227 |
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