Radeon RX 590
VS
Quadro P2200

Radeon RX 590 vs Quadro P2200

AMD

Radeon RX 590

2018Core: 1469 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P2200

2019Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1493 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 P2200

#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
98%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
86%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
82%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
82%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
80%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
80%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
77%
#57
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
675%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
100%
#73
T1000
MSRP: $350|Avg: $382
100%
#74
Quadro P620
MSRP: $170|Avg: $48
99%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
97%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
92%
#86
Quadro P3200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $63
78%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRadeon RX 590Quadro 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.

InsightRadeon RX 590Quadro 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureRadeon RX 590Quadro 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)

FeatureRadeon RX 590Quadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 590Quadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 590Quadro P2200
DirectX
12.0
12.1
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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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).

FeatureRadeon RX 590Quadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 590Quadro 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%
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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).

FeatureRadeon RX 590Quadro 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