Quadro P3200 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 6300M

NVIDIA

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

2018Core: 1139 MHzBoost: 1404 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 6300M

2022Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 P3200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

  • 31.2% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 114.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 35W.

Radeon RX 6300M

2022

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 35W instead of 75W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro P3200 Max-Q across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P3200 Max-Q better than Radeon RX 6300M?
Yes. Quadro P3200 Max-Q is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro P3200 Max-Q averages 31.2% more FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 6,500 vs 6,421 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P3200 Max-Q is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 6300M is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?
Radeon RX 6300M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 6nm process instead of 16nm. 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?
Quadro P3200 Max-Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 31.2% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro P3200 Max-Q is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 6300M still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
When does Radeon RX 6300M make more sense than Quadro P3200 Max-Q?
Yes. Radeon RX 6300M 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, lower power draw (35W vs 75W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P3200 Max-Q. The trade-off is that Quadro P3200 Max-Q currently gives you 1.2% higher G3D Mark and 31.2% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
1080p
low84 FPS104 FPS
medium72 FPS92 FPS
high61 FPS79 FPS
ultra40 FPS66 FPS
1440p
low73 FPS94 FPS
medium64 FPS80 FPS
high48 FPS67 FPS
ultra31 FPS56 FPS
4K
low26 FPS45 FPS
medium25 FPS42 FPS
high17 FPS31 FPS
ultra15 FPS28 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
1080p
low210 FPS158 FPS
medium179 FPS124 FPS
high136 FPS92 FPS
ultra109 FPS59 FPS
1440p
low160 FPS104 FPS
medium134 FPS81 FPS
high107 FPS60 FPS
ultra85 FPS41 FPS
4K
low94 FPS53 FPS
medium77 FPS41 FPS
high64 FPS32 FPS
ultra49 FPS20 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
1080p
low292 FPS289 FPS
medium234 FPS231 FPS
high195 FPS193 FPS
ultra146 FPS144 FPS
1440p
low219 FPS217 FPS
medium176 FPS173 FPS
high146 FPS144 FPS
ultra110 FPS108 FPS
4K
low146 FPS133 FPS
medium117 FPS116 FPS
high98 FPS82 FPS
ultra73 FPS54 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
1080p
low166 FPS257 FPS
medium133 FPS191 FPS
high113 FPS169 FPS
ultra96 FPS141 FPS
1440p
low118 FPS191 FPS
medium96 FPS138 FPS
high82 FPS124 FPS
ultra67 FPS100 FPS
4K
low65 FPS100 FPS
medium51 FPS74 FPS
high40 FPS64 FPS
ultra29 FPS50 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 Max-Q and Radeon RX 6300M

NVIDIA

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1139 MHz to 1404 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 6300M

The Radeon RX 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,421 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q scores 6,500 and the Radeon RX 6300M reaches 6,421 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 6300M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300M). Raw compute: 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300M). Boost clocks: 1404 MHz vs 2400 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
G3D Mark Score
6,500+1%
6,421
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
16 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
1792+133%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.032 TFLOPS+37%
3.686 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1404 MHz
2400 MHz+71%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
112+133%
48
L1 Cache
672 KB+163%
256 KB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 P3200 Max-Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 32-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300M) — the Quadro P3200 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+700%
32-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6300M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs Navi 24 Media. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6300M).

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
Encoder
6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
3rd Gen NVDEC
Navi 24 Media
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6300M's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6300M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX 6300M
TDP
75W
35W-53%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
86.7
183.5+112%