
Radeon RX 590 vs Quadro P2200

Radeon RX 590
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Quadro P2200
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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 P2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 590 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $227 for the Quadro P2200, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 246.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+246.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 590 and Quadro P2200

Radeon RX 590
The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 590 scores 9,315 and the Quadro P2200 reaches 9,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1493 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,315 | 9,386 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+80% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS+86% | 3.822 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz+3% | 1493 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 144+80% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+20% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon RX 590 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2200 has 5 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the Radeon RX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+60% | 5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 590) 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 RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | 3rd Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 80% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 75W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 201mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.2 | 125.1+135% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429 and now averages $227. The Radeon RX 590 costs 71.4% less ($162 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) vs 41.3 (Quadro P2200) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 247% better value. The Quadro P2200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-35% | $429 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-71% | $227 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.3+247% | 41.3 |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | GP106 |
| Release | November 15 2018 | June 10 2019 |
| Ranking | #285 | #281 |
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