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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Why buy it

✅0.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $281 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 128.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌20% higher power demand at 120W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 120W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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128.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$219 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅0.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $281 less on MSRP ($219 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 128.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 120W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌20% higher power demand at 120W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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128.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$219 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1660 better than Quadro P5200?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 1660 averages 0.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 11,639 vs 11,650 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1660 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1660 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1660 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $219 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1660 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1660 is about $281 cheaper on MSRP at $219 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 0.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (11,639 vs 11,650). Moving to $219 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Quadro P5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P5200 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $500 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1660 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1660 Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	101 FPS	117 FPS
medium	89 FPS	106 FPS
high	78 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	102 FPS
medium	78 FPS	87 FPS
high	67 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	54 FPS
medium	44 FPS	48 FPS
high	33 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1660 Open Quadro P5200

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	197 FPS	289 FPS
medium	168 FPS	239 FPS
high	138 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	192 FPS
medium	105 FPS	161 FPS
high	86 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	101 FPS
medium	50 FPS	83 FPS
high	48 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	55 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1660 Open Quadro P5200

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	524 FPS	513 FPS
medium	419 FPS	419 FPS
high	346 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	393 FPS
medium	314 FPS	315 FPS
high	262 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	248 FPS
medium	210 FPS	205 FPS
high	164 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	124 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1660 Open Quadro P5200

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	364 FPS	334 FPS
medium	301 FPS	272 FPS
high	251 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	296 FPS	253 FPS
medium	243 FPS	202 FPS
high	192 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	133 FPS
medium	113 FPS	109 FPS
high	102 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	77 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1660 Open Quadro P5200

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 and Quadro P5200

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

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 GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Quadro P5200 reaches 11,650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	11,639	11,650
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1408	2560+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.027 TFLOPS	8.94 TFLOPS+78%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+2%	1746 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	160+82%
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+49%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the Quadro P5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660	Quadro P5200
TDP	120W	100W-17%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	97.0	116.5+20%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 MSRP, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500. The GeForce GTX 1660 costs 56.2% less ($281 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 23.3 (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 127.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).