Radeon RX 5500
VS
Quadro P3200

Radeon RX 5500 vs Quadro P3200

AMD

Radeon RX 5500

2019Boost: 1845 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P3200

2018Core: 1328 MHzBoost: 1543 MHz

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.

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 P3200

#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
99%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
97%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
89%
#50
88%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
86%
#71
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
861%
#86
Quadro P3200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $63
100%
#89
Quadro P2000
MSRP: $425|Avg: $190
96%
#90
Quadro T1000
MSRP: $400|Avg: $425
95%
#93
Radeon Pro 580
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
90%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
89%
#99
Quadro K620
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
86%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRadeon RX 5500Quadro 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.

InsightRadeon RX 5500Quadro 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Quadro 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)

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Quadro 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Quadro P3200
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Quadro P3200
DirectX
12.1
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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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).

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Quadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Quadro 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%
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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).

FeatureRadeon RX 5500Quadro 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