Quadro P3200 Max-Q vs Radeon RX Vega M GH

NVIDIA

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

2018Core: 1139 MHzBoost: 1404 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018Core: 1063 MHzBoost: 1190 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

  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GH: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GH is already obsolete for modern gaming.
  • Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX Vega M GH better than Quadro P3200 Max-Q?
Yes. Radeon RX Vega M GH is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 6,548 vs 6,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX Vega M GH is a 2018 card with FSR upscaling, while Quadro P3200 Max-Q is a 2018 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 P3200 Max-Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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?
Radeon RX Vega M GH can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Radeon RX Vega M GH is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX Vega M GH is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P3200 Max-Q is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (75W vs 100W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Quadro P3200 Max-Q make more sense than Radeon RX Vega M GH?
Yes. Quadro P3200 Max-Q 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 lower power draw (75W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega M GH. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega M GH currently gives you 0.7% higher G3D Mark. 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 Vega M GH
1080p
low84 FPS82 FPS
medium72 FPS70 FPS
high61 FPS60 FPS
ultra40 FPS40 FPS
1440p
low73 FPS72 FPS
medium64 FPS63 FPS
high48 FPS47 FPS
ultra31 FPS30 FPS
4K
low26 FPS26 FPS
medium25 FPS24 FPS
high17 FPS17 FPS
ultra15 FPS14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low221 FPS201 FPS
medium187 FPS168 FPS
high143 FPS126 FPS
ultra114 FPS93 FPS
1440p
low166 FPS148 FPS
medium137 FPS124 FPS
high109 FPS96 FPS
ultra86 FPS69 FPS
4K
low96 FPS78 FPS
medium77 FPS66 FPS
high63 FPS55 FPS
ultra48 FPS39 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low292 FPS295 FPS
medium234 FPS236 FPS
high195 FPS196 FPS
ultra146 FPS147 FPS
1440p
low219 FPS221 FPS
medium176 FPS177 FPS
high146 FPS147 FPS
ultra110 FPS110 FPS
4K
low146 FPS147 FPS
medium117 FPS118 FPS
high98 FPS98 FPS
ultra73 FPS73 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low195 FPS148 FPS
medium159 FPS122 FPS
high138 FPS106 FPS
ultra110 FPS90 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS109 FPS
medium111 FPS90 FPS
high97 FPS78 FPS
ultra75 FPS65 FPS
4K
low76 FPS63 FPS
medium61 FPS50 FPS
high49 FPS38 FPS
ultra35 FPS29 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

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 Vega M GH

The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q scores 6,500 and the Radeon RX Vega M GH reaches 6,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Boost clocks: 1404 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
G3D Mark Score
6,500
6,548
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 4.0
Process Node
16 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1792+17%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.032 TFLOPS+38%
3.656 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1404 MHz+18%
1190 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
112+17%
96
L1 Cache
672 KB+75%
384 KB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
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 P3200 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH has 0 MB. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the Quadro P3200 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
HBM2
Bus Width
256-bit
1024-bit+300%
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_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
Encoder
6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
VCE 3.0
Decoder
3rd Gen NVDEC
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro P3200 Max-QRadeon RX Vega M GH
TDP
75W-25%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
86.7+32%
65.5