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 P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 175W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 201mm instead of 241mm, a 40mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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53.8% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 33.4 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Radeon RX 590

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.4 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 175W vs 75W.
❌19.9% longer card at 241mm vs 201mm.

Quadro P2200

2019

Radeon RX 590

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 175W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 201mm instead of 241mm, a 40mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.4 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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53.8% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 33.4 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 175W vs 75W.
❌19.9% longer card at 241mm vs 201mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P2200 better than Radeon RX 590?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 9,386 vs 9,315 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro P2200 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 175W).

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

Quadro P2200 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon RX 590 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $279 MSRP. Quadro P2200 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro P2200 is about 53.8% more expensive on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $279 MSRP, and you are getting 0.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $429 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (75W vs 175W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon RX 590 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 590 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 $279 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Quadro P2200 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.

Quadro P2200 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 590 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	81 FPS	175 FPS
medium	69 FPS	159 FPS
high	56 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	153 FPS
medium	61 FPS	126 FPS
high	44 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	76 FPS
medium	24 FPS	64 FPS
high	16 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	156 FPS	170 FPS
medium	120 FPS	145 FPS
high	89 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	96 FPS
medium	80 FPS	75 FPS
high	61 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	49 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	46 FPS
medium	42 FPS	36 FPS
high	33 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	26 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	333 FPS	419 FPS
medium	295 FPS	335 FPS
high	220 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	249 FPS	314 FPS
medium	225 FPS	252 FPS
high	175 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	210 FPS
medium	141 FPS	168 FPS
high	92 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	105 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	147 FPS	419 FPS
medium	120 FPS	335 FPS
high	103 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	314 FPS
medium	86 FPS	252 FPS
high	74 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	190 FPS
medium	48 FPS	149 FPS
high	38 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	105 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P2200 and Radeon RX 590

Quadro P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

Radeon RX 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P2200 scores 9,386 and the Radeon RX 590 reaches 9,315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P2200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Quadro P2200) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Raw compute: 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
G3D Mark Score	9,386	9,315
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1280	2304+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.822 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	1493 MHz	1545 MHz+3%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	480 KB	576 KB+20%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 590 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P2200 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P2200 comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 590 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) — the Radeon RX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity	5 GB	8 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P2200) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).

Feature	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	VCE 3.4
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P2200 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 80% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P2200) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 201mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Quadro P2200	Radeon RX 590
TDP	75W-57%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	201mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	125.1+135%	53.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P2200 launched at $429 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279. The Radeon RX 590 costs 35% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.9 (Quadro P2200) vs 33.4 (Radeon RX 590) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 52.5% better value. The Quadro P2200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).