RTX A400 vs Quadro K5200

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. The RTX A400 is positioned at rank 26 and the Quadro K5200 is on rank 254, so the RTX A400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A400

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

79%

#11

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

333%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

75%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

70%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

69%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

69%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

68%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

90%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

83%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5200

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#237

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#252

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#253

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#256

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#258

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#259

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#260

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#262

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#263

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#264

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#265

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A400 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The RTX A400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K5200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A400.

Insight	RTX A400	Quadro K5200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K5200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $70 versus $135 for the RTX A400, it costs 48% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 98.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX A400	Quadro K5200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+98.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($135)	✅More affordable ($70)

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.

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

Quadro K5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A400 and Quadro K5200

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

Quadro K5200

The Quadro K5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 667 MHz to 771 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,149 points. Launch price was $1,699.74.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A400 scores 5,983 and the Quadro K5200 reaches 6,149 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A400 is built on Ampere while the Quadro K5200 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (RTX A400) vs 2,304 (Quadro K5200). Raw compute: 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400) vs 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200). Boost clocks: 1762 MHz vs 771 MHz.

Feature	RTX A400	Quadro K5200
G3D Mark Score	5,983	6,149+3%
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2304+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.706 TFLOPS	3.553 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	1762 MHz+129%	771 MHz
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	24	192+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A400	Quadro K5200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5200 has 8 GB. The Quadro K5200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RTX A400	Quadro K5200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A400 draws 50W versus the Quadro K5200's 150W — a 100% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX A400) vs 350W (Quadro K5200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RTX A400	Quadro K5200
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	119.7+192%	41.0

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Value Analysis

The RTX A400 launched at $135 MSRP and currently averages $135, while the Quadro K5200 launched at $2250 and now averages $70. The Quadro K5200 costs 48.1% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.3 (RTX A400) vs 87.8 (Quadro K5200) — the Quadro K5200 offers 98.2% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).