Radeon RX 5600 vs Quadro P5200

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 Radeon RX 5600

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

113%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

100%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

133%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

132%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

131%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

130%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

128%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

118%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

118%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

118%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

107%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

107%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

100%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

99%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

99%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

94%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

92%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

81%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

77%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

77%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P5200.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro P5200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $240 for the Quadro P5200, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 61.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro P5200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+61.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 and Quadro P5200

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 scores 11,753 and the Quadro P5200 reaches 11,650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	11,753	11,650
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS	8.94 TFLOPS+53%
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	1746 MHz+38%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro P5200
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)

The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 5600 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the Radeon RX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro P5200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro P5200
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 40% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Quadro P5200
TDP	150W	100W-33%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	78.4	116.5+49%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500 and now averages $240. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 37.5% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 48.5 (Quadro P5200) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 61.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).