
Radeon RX 5500 vs Quadro P3200

Radeon RX 5500
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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
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P3200.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P3200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $63 versus $110 for the Radeon RX 5500, it costs 43% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 69.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) | ✅More affordable ($63) |
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 RX 5500 and Quadro P3200

Radeon RX 5500
The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

Quadro P3200
The Quadro P3200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1328 MHz to 1543 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,578 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 and the Quadro P3200 reaches 8,578 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro P3200 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 1,792 (Quadro P3200). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1543 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,837+3% | 8,578 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1792+27% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 5.53 TFLOPS+6% |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+20% | 1543 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 88 | 112+27% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 12 (Quadro P3200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P3200). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.265,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the Quadro P3200's 75W — a 37.8% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 500W (Quadro P3200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 75W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 180mm | 0mm |
| Height | 110mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3 | 114.4+42% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Quadro P3200 launched at $500 and now averages $63. The Quadro P3200 costs 42.7% less ($47 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 136.2 (Quadro P3200) — the Quadro P3200 offers 69.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | Quadro P3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-64% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | $63-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.3 | 136.2+70% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GP104 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #297 | #304 |
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