Radeon R9 390X vs Quadro P2200

Radeon R9 390X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz

Quadro P2200

2019Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 390X

275

9,278

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

9,386

+1.2%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce MX570 A

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P2200

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

98%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

86%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

82%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

82%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

80%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

80%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

77%

#57

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

675%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

100%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

100%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

99%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

97%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

92%

#86

Quadro P3200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $63

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P2200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P2200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 390X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 390X	Quadro P2200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	Pascal (2016−2021) (16nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+60%)	🎮 High Capacity (5 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (277mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $70 versus $227 for the Quadro P2200, it costs 69% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 220.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 390X	Quadro P2200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+220.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($70)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($227)

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.

Radeon R9 390X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 390X and Quadro P2200

Radeon R9 390X

The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.

Quadro P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 390X scores 9,278 and the Quadro P2200 reaches 9,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 390X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Quadro P2200
G3D Mark Score	9,278	9,386+1%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2816+120%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.914 TFLOPS+55%	3.822 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1493 MHz+42%
ROPs	64+60%	40
TMUs	176+120%	80
L1 Cache	704 KB+47%	480 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Quadro P2200
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 390X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2200 has 5 GB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 390X) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the Quadro P2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Quadro P2200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+60%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	512-bit+100%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB+25%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X) vs 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Quadro P2200
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Quadro P2200
Encoder	VCE 2.0	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	UVD 4.2	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 390X draws 275W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 114.3% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 390X) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 277mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Quadro P2200
TDP	275W	75W-73%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	277mm	201mm
Height	129mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	33.7	125.1+271%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429 and now averages $227. The Radeon R9 390X costs 69.2% less ($157 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) vs 41.3 (Quadro P2200) — the Radeon R9 390X offers 220.8% better value. The Quadro P2200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).