GeForce MX570 A 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.

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 MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,950 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 657.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.7 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 25W instead of 150W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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650% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌500% higher power demand at 150W vs 25W.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Quadro K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,950 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 657.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.7 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 25W instead of 150W, a 125W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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650% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌500% higher power demand at 150W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX570 A better than Quadro K5200?

Yes. GeForce MX570 A is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 6,208 vs 6,149 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce MX570 A is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Quadro K5200 is a 2014 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce MX570 A is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2014, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce MX570 A can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $300 MSRP. GeForce MX570 A is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce MX570 A is about $1,950 cheaper on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $2,250 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $300 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (25W vs 150W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Quadro K5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K5200 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 $2,250 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce MX570 A 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 MX570 A Benchmark Check

Quadro K5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	103 FPS	128 FPS
medium	88 FPS	110 FPS
high	72 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	111 FPS
medium	78 FPS	93 FPS
high	56 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	39 FPS
medium	27 FPS	36 FPS
high	18 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	171 FPS	101 FPS
medium	137 FPS	79 FPS
high	106 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	124 FPS	67 FPS
medium	96 FPS	48 FPS
high	75 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	29 FPS
medium	56 FPS	22 FPS
high	43 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	279 FPS	277 FPS
medium	223 FPS	221 FPS
high	186 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	208 FPS
medium	168 FPS	166 FPS
high	140 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	138 FPS
medium	112 FPS	111 FPS
high	93 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	169 FPS	248 FPS
medium	139 FPS	218 FPS
high	123 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	122 FPS	187 FPS
medium	103 FPS	166 FPS
high	91 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	102 FPS
medium	57 FPS	83 FPS
high	47 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 A and Quadro K5200

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 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 GeForce MX570 A scores 6,208 and the Quadro K5200 reaches 6,149 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX570 A is built on Ampere while the Quadro K5200 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 2,304 (Quadro K5200). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A) vs 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 771 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Quadro K5200
G3D Mark Score	6,208	6,149
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+33%	3.553 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+50%	771 MHz
ROPs	40	48+20%
TMUs	64	192+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX570 A gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro K5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Quadro K5200
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 MX570 A 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. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) — a 119.8% advantage for the Quadro K5200. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Quadro K5200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	211 GB/s+120%
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 A draws 25W versus the Quadro K5200's 150W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570 A) vs 350W (Quadro K5200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Quadro K5200
TDP	25W-83%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	248.3+506%	41.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 MSRP, while the Quadro K5200 launched at $2250. The GeForce MX570 A costs 86.7% less ($1950 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 2.7 (Quadro K5200) — the GeForce MX570 A offers 666.7% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).