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

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 175W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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189% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.2 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $327 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 181.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 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.

Quadro P3200

2018

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 175W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $327 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 181.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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189% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.2 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $173 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.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P3200 better than Radeon RX590 GME?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 8,578 vs 8,349 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro P3200 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 175W).

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

Quadro P3200 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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 RX590 GME can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $173 MSRP. Quadro P3200 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro P3200 is about 189.0% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $173 MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $500 MSRP gets you lower power draw (75W vs 175W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon RX590 GME still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME 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 $173 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Quadro P3200 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with 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 P3200 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	93 FPS	139 FPS
medium	84 FPS	124 FPS
high	71 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	122 FPS
medium	76 FPS	100 FPS
high	61 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	71 FPS
medium	37 FPS	60 FPS
high	26 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	227 FPS	209 FPS
medium	190 FPS	179 FPS
high	143 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	143 FPS
medium	136 FPS	118 FPS
high	109 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	81 FPS
medium	77 FPS	69 FPS
high	64 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	386 FPS	376 FPS
medium	309 FPS	301 FPS
high	257 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	279 FPS	282 FPS
medium	232 FPS	225 FPS
high	193 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	188 FPS
medium	154 FPS	150 FPS
high	110 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	287 FPS	376 FPS
medium	221 FPS	301 FPS
high	191 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	282 FPS
medium	171 FPS	225 FPS
high	143 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	176 FPS
medium	83 FPS	138 FPS
high	74 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	94 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 and Radeon RX590 GME

Quadro P3200

The Quadro P3200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1328 MHz to 1543 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,578 points.

Radeon RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME 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: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3200 scores 8,578 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1543 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	8,578+3%	8,349
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1792	2304+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock	1543 MHz	1545 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	112	144+29%
L1 Cache	672 KB+17%	576 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P3200) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P3200) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.265,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 80% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P3200) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

Feature	Quadro P3200	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	75W-57%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80	80°C
Perf/Watt	114.4+140%	47.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P3200 launched at $500 MSRP, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 65.4% less ($327 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 17.2 (Quadro P3200) vs 48.3 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 180.8% better value.