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.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 56: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 56 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 100W instead of 210W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Vega 56 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 30.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017

Why buy it

✅0.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌110% higher power demand at 210W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 56: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 56 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 100W instead of 210W, a 110W reduction.

Why buy it

✅0.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Vega 56 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 30.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌110% higher power demand at 210W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P5200 Max-Q better than Radeon Pro Vega 56?

Yes. Quadro P5200 Max-Q is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro Vega 56 averages 0.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 12,308 vs 12,104 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P5200 Max-Q is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Pro Vega 56 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P5200 Max-Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro Vega 56 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Pro Vega 56 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Pro Vega 56 is 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 12,104 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	109 FPS	95 FPS
medium	99 FPS	82 FPS
high	84 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	79 FPS
medium	82 FPS	68 FPS
high	68 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	31 FPS
medium	43 FPS	28 FPS
high	35 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	242 FPS	267 FPS
medium	205 FPS	227 FPS
high	160 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	189 FPS
medium	140 FPS	162 FPS
high	115 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	100 FPS
medium	79 FPS	83 FPS
high	68 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	501 FPS	485 FPS
medium	430 FPS	417 FPS
high	363 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	272 FPS
1440p
low	399 FPS	386 FPS
medium	332 FPS	327 FPS
high	277 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	243 FPS	245 FPS
medium	201 FPS	202 FPS
high	157 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	123 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	299 FPS	176 FPS
medium	237 FPS	144 FPS
high	208 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	127 FPS
medium	185 FPS	107 FPS
high	158 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	73 FPS
medium	93 FPS	61 FPS
high	84 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	37 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P5200 Max-Q and Radeon Pro Vega 56

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.

Radeon Pro Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q scores 12,308 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1569 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	12,308+2%	12,104
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.033 TFLOPS	8.96 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1569 MHz+26%	1250 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	224+40%
L1 Cache	960 KB+7%	896 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 71% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro P5200 Max-Q	Radeon Pro Vega 56
TDP	100W-52%	210W
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	123.1+114%	57.6