Quadro K5200 vs Radeon R9 380

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 K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅12.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.

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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1030.7% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 30.2 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon R9 380

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,051 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1003.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.2 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K5200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Quadro K5200

2014

Radeon R9 380

2015

Why buy it

✅12.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,051 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1003.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.2 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).

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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1030.7% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 30.2 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K5200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro K5200 better than Radeon R9 380?

Yes. Quadro K5200 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 12.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2014 instead of 2015, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro K5200 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB 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 K5200 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro K5200 is about 1030.7% more expensive on MSRP at $2,250 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 12.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 380 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon R9 380 make more sense than Quadro K5200?

Yes. Radeon R9 380 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro K5200. The trade-off is that Quadro K5200 currently gives you 2.5% higher G3D Mark and 12.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon R9 380 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 K5200 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	100 FPS	78 FPS
medium	85 FPS	67 FPS
high	69 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	69 FPS
medium	73 FPS	60 FPS
high	53 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	25 FPS
medium	32 FPS	24 FPS
high	20 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	96 FPS	128 FPS
medium	76 FPS	98 FPS
high	58 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	64 FPS	72 FPS
medium	47 FPS	52 FPS
high	36 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	27 FPS
medium	22 FPS	19 FPS
high	20 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	11 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	277 FPS	270 FPS
medium	221 FPS	216 FPS
high	184 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	202 FPS
medium	166 FPS	162 FPS
high	138 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	135 FPS
medium	111 FPS	108 FPS
high	92 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	207 FPS	139 FPS
medium	182 FPS	115 FPS
high	151 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	103 FPS
medium	143 FPS	85 FPS
high	115 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	61 FPS
medium	72 FPS	48 FPS
high	59 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5200 and Radeon R9 380

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.

Radeon R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5200 scores 6,149 and the Radeon R9 380 reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5200 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro K5200) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380). Boost clocks: 771 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
G3D Mark Score	6,149+2%	6,000
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.553 TFLOPS+2%	3.476 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	771 MHz	970 MHz+26%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+71%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
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 K5200 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 380 has 4 GB. The Quadro K5200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) vs 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) — a 15.7% advantage for the Quadro K5200. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s+16%	182.4 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5200 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 37.8% difference. The Quadro K5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5200) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380
TDP	150W-32%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	41.0+50%	27.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K5200 launched at $2250 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 380 launched at $199. The Radeon R9 380 costs 91.2% less ($2051 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.7 (Quadro K5200) vs 30.2 (Radeon R9 380) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 1018.5% better value. The Radeon R9 380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).