Quadro K5200 vs Radeon R9 380X

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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W 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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882.5% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,021 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 879.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Quadro K5200

2014

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,021 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 879.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($229 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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882.5% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro K5200 better than Radeon R9 380X?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,149 vs 6,131 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro K5200 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 250W).

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 882.5% more expensive on MSRP at $2,250 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 0.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 380X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

Yes. Radeon R9 380X 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 $229 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro K5200. The trade-off is that Quadro K5200 currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 380X 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 380X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	128 FPS	78 FPS
medium	110 FPS	67 FPS
high	88 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	111 FPS	68 FPS
medium	93 FPS	60 FPS
high	67 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	25 FPS
medium	36 FPS	23 FPS
high	22 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	101 FPS	133 FPS
medium	79 FPS	105 FPS
high	61 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	78 FPS
medium	48 FPS	58 FPS
high	37 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	31 FPS
medium	22 FPS	23 FPS
high	20 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	277 FPS	276 FPS
medium	221 FPS	221 FPS
high	184 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	207 FPS
medium	166 FPS	166 FPS
high	138 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	138 FPS
medium	111 FPS	110 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380X
1080p
low	248 FPS	135 FPS
medium	218 FPS	112 FPS
high	184 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	100 FPS
medium	166 FPS	83 FPS
high	138 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	102 FPS	60 FPS
medium	83 FPS	47 FPS
high	71 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	26 FPS

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Technical Specifications

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

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 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5200 scores 6,149 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5200 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro K5200) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 771 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	6,149	6,131
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.553 TFLOPS	3.973 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	771 MHz	970 MHz+26%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+50%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380X
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 380X 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 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) — a 99.1% advantage for the Quadro K5200. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s+99%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5200 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 50% difference. The Quadro K5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5200) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro K5200	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	221mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	41.0+67%	24.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K5200 launched at $2250 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229. The Radeon R9 380X costs 89.8% less ($2021 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.7 (Quadro K5200) vs 26.8 (Radeon R9 380X) — the Radeon R9 380X offers 892.6% better value. The Radeon R9 380X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).