Radeon Instinct MI60 vs Quadro P5200
Radeon Instinct MI60
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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 Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Instinct MI60 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P5200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $240 versus $600 for the Radeon Instinct MI60, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 150.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($240) |
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 Radeon Instinct MI60 and Quadro P5200
Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 and the Quadro P5200 reaches 11,650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1746 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,638 | 11,650 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS+65% | 8.94 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+3% | 1746 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+60% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+6% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Instinct MI60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The Radeon Instinct MI60 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | PureVideo HD VP7 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 100% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 100W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 38.8 | 116.5+200% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500 and now averages $240. The Quadro P5200 costs 60% less ($360 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 48.5 (Quadro P5200) — the Quadro P5200 offers 150% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $500-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $240-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 48.5+150% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GP104 |
| Release | November 18 2018 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #232 | #230 |
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