Radeon RX 6850M vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q

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 6850M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

127%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

117%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

115%

#50

Radeon RX 6850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

82%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

80%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200 Max-Q

#1

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

43%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

41%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

38%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6850M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 6850M	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P5200 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 6850M Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6850M and Quadro P5200 Max-Q

Radeon RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1316 MHz to 1569 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,308 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6850M scores 12,274 and the Quadro P5200 Max-Q reaches 12,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6850M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 1569 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	12,274	12,308
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1792	2560+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.659 TFLOPS+8%	8.033 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2416 MHz+54%	1569 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	512 KB	960 KB+88%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6850M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 6850M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q).

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Encoder	VCN 3.0	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6850M draws 120W versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 100W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6850M	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
TDP	120W	100W-17%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	102.3	123.1+20%