Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire vs Quadro K5200

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. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is positioned at rank 408 and the Quadro K5200 is on rank 254, so the Quadro K5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

#398

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1448%

#400

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1312%

#401

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1309%

#405

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1190%

#406

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1182%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

100%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

97%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

96%

#412

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#413

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

96%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

94%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

93%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

92%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

92%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

91%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5200

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#237

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#252

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#253

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#256

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#258

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#259

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#260

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#262

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#263

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#264

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#265

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	Quadro K5200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K5200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K5200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $200), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 192.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	Quadro K5200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+192.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($70)

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 M290X Crossfire Benchmark Check

Quadro K5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire and Quadro K5200

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

Quadro K5200

The Quadro K5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 667 MHz to 771 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,149 points. Launch price was $1,699.74.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire scores 6,000 and the Quadro K5200 reaches 6,149 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is built on GCN while the Quadro K5200 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 2,304 (Quadro K5200). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 771 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	Quadro K5200
G3D Mark Score	6,000	6,149+2%
Architecture	GCN	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Boost Clock	900 MHz+17%	771 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	Quadro K5200
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 M290X Crossfire comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5200 has 8 GB. The Quadro K5200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 307.2 GB/s (Dual) (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) — a 45.6% advantage for the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire. Bus width: 512-bit (Dual) vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	Quadro K5200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	307.2 GB/s (Dual)+46%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit (Dual)+100%	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire draws 200W versus the Quadro K5200's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro K5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 350W (Quadro K5200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	Quadro K5200
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	30.0	41.0+37%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Quadro K5200 launched at $2250 and now averages $70. The Quadro K5200 costs 65% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 87.8 (Quadro K5200) — the Quadro K5200 offers 192.7% better value.