AMD Radeon R9 M375 vs NVIDIA Quadro P2200 Comparison

The AMD Radeon R9 M375 and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 occupy different ends of the performance spectrum, as confirmed by the database's average benchmark scores. The R9 M375, a mobile graphics part from 2015, records an average score of 10070, placing it in the 48th percentile of all GPUs. The Quadro P2200, a professional workstation card from 2019, shows a lower average score of 8686 (44th percentile), but this metric is heavily skewed by its inclusion of legacy DirectX tests. The head-to-head data reveals a different story: the Quadro P2200 is decisively faster in modern compute workloads, leading by over 67% in both OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data draws a clear line between these two products. The AMD Radeon R9 M375 wins in the aggregate average benchmark score, but this is a statistical artifact of the tests included. The R9 M375's average of 10070 is derived from only two benchmarks: Geekbench OpenCL (10457) and Geekbench Vulkan (9682). Both are modern, compute-heavy workloads where the card posts respectable numbers. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro K5100M (average 10043, within 0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M (10013, within 0.6%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M (9959, within 1.1%). The R9 M375 also edges out the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950A, which sits at 10273, meaning the R9 M375 trails that specific rival by 2%.

The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 wins decisively in the head-to-head benchmarks, which are the most direct comparison available. In Geekbench OpenCL, the P2200 scores 32344 against the R9 M375's 10457, a delta of -67.7% from the AMD card's perspective. In Geekbench Vulkan, the P2200 scores 31351 versus the R9 M375's 9682, a delta of -69.1%. These are not marginal differences; they represent a fundamental performance gap in compute throughput. The P2200's average score of 8686 is dragged down by its Passmark results, which include older DirectX 9 (167), DirectX 10 (45), DirectX 11 (70), and DirectX 12 (33) tests, along with G2D (881), G3D (9364), and GPU Compute (3921). These legacy tests are less relevant to modern workloads but still contribute to the overall average. Its nearest rivals, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8743, within -0.7%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746, within -0.7%), the AMD FirePro W5170M (8595, within 1.1%), and the Intel Arc A380 (8558, within 1.5%), all cluster closely around its average, indicating that the P2200 is a mid-pack performer in the broader database context.

The Verdict

The choice between these two cards depends entirely on the workload. For users running modern compute applications that leverage OpenCL or Vulkan, the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 is the clear selection. The head-to-head data shows it outperforms the R9 M375 by more than threefold in both tested metrics. The P2200's architecture, built on Pascal with 1280 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 40 raster output units, delivers 3.822 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is nearly three times the R9 M375's 1,299.2 GFLOPS. This is not a close contest in raw processing power.

For users who prioritize the average benchmark score across a broad range of tests, the AMD Radeon R9 M375 appears stronger. Its 10070 average places it in the 48th percentile, slightly ahead of the P2200's 44th percentile. However, this advantage is misleading. The R9 M375's average is based solely on modern compute benchmarks, while the P2200's average includes multiple legacy DirectX tests that penalize its overall standing. If the comparison is limited to the head-to-head OpenCL and Vulkan results, the P2200 wins outright. The R9 M375, with its GCN 1.0 architecture and 640 shading units, is a capable mobile part for its era, but it cannot match the P2200's compute density or memory bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database provides two direct comparisons, and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 wins both. In Geekbench OpenCL, the P2200 scores 32344, while the R9 M375 scores 10457. The delta is -67.7% relative to the AMD card, meaning the P2200 is roughly 3.1 times faster. This aligns with the underlying specifications: the P2200 has 1280 shading units versus 640, 80 TMUs versus 40, and 40 ROPs versus 16. The P2200's FP32 throughput of 3.822 TFLOPS dwarfs the R9 M375's 1,299.2 GFLOPS, a 2.94x difference. The memory subsystem reinforces this gap. The P2200 uses 5 GB of GDDR5X on a 160-bit bus, delivering 200.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The R9 M375 has 2 GB of DDR3 on a 128-bit bus, yielding only 28.80 GB/s. That is a 6.95x bandwidth advantage for the P2200, which is critical for compute workloads that stream data.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the margin is even wider. The P2200 scores 31351, and the R9 M375 scores 9682, a delta of -69.1%. This suggests the P2200 is approximately 3.24 times faster in Vulkan compute. The P2200's boost clock of 1493 MHz, compared to the R9 M375's 1015 MHz, contributes to this advantage. The R9 M375's pixel rate is 16.24 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 40.60 GTexel/s. The P2200's pixel rate is 59.72 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 119.4 GTexel/s. These are not proportional differences; the P2200 leads by 3.68x in pixel throughput and 2.94x in texture throughput, consistent with its higher core count and clock speed.

The P2200 also supports a newer DirectX feature level. The R9 M375 lists DirectX 12 (11_1), while the P2200 lists DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6, but the P2200's Vulkan support is version 1.4, whereas the R9 M375 supports Vulkan 1.2.170. This newer API support can translate to better performance in modern applications that use Vulkan extensions. The P2200's memory clock is 1251 MHz with 10 Gbps effective data rate, while the R9 M375's memory runs at 900 MHz with 1800 Mbps effective. The P2200's GDDR5X memory type is also superior to the R9 M375's DDR3, which is a generation behind in both speed and efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon R9 M375 has a higher average benchmark score of 10070, placing it in the 48th percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 averages 8686, which places it in the 44th percentile.

Q: How do the two cards compare in the Geekbench OpenCL test?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 scores 32344, while the AMD Radeon R9 M375 scores 10457. This gives the P2200 a 67.7% lead over the R9 M375 in that specific benchmark.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon R9 M375 has 2 GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 28.80 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 has 5 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 200.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 support newer API versions?

A: Yes, the P2200 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD Radeon R9 M375 supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170.

Q: Which card has a higher pixel rate?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 has a pixel rate of 59.72 GPixel/s. The AMD Radeon R9 M375 has a pixel rate of 16.24 GPixel/s, which is significantly lower.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each card based on average score?

A: For the AMD Radeon R9 M375, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K5100M (0.3% lower), AMD Radeon Pro 5300M (0.6% lower), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M (1.1% lower). For the NVIDIA Quadro P2200, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (0.7% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (0.7% higher), and AMD FirePro W5170M (1.1% lower).

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural eras. The AMD Radeon R9 M375 uses the Tropo chip based on GCN 1.0 architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It contains 1,500 million transistors on a 123 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 12.2M per mm². The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 uses the GP106 chip based on Pascal architecture, also fabricated by TSMC but on a 16 nm process. It packs 4,400 million transistors into a 200 mm² die, achieving a density of 22.0M per mm². The newer process node allows the P2200 to nearly triple the transistor count while using a larger but still compact die.

Core configuration differs substantially. The R9 M375 has 640 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. The P2200 doubles these counts to 1280 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 40 ROPs. The P2200's boost clock of 1493 MHz is notably higher than the R9 M375's 1015 MHz boost, further widening the compute gap. The R9 M375's FP32 performance is 1,299.2 GFLOPS, while the P2200 reaches 3.822 TFLOPS. The P2200 also lists FP16 performance at 59.72 GFLOPS with a 1:64 ratio, indicating its FP16 throughput is not a priority, whereas the R9 M375 does not report FP16 capabilities.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The R9 M375 uses 2 GB of DDR3 with a 128-bit bus, yielding 28.80 GB/s. The P2200 uses 5 GB of GDDR5X with a 160-bit bus, yielding 200.2 GB/s. This 7x bandwidth advantage is critical for professional workloads like rendering and simulation. The P2200's memory runs at 1251 MHz with 10 Gbps effective data rate, while the R9 M375's memory runs at 900 MHz with 1800 Mbps effective. The P2200 is a single-slot card with no power connectors and a 75 W TDP, requiring a 250 W suggested power supply. The R9 M375 does not list TDP, slot width, or power connector requirements in the database.

Both cards use a PCIe 3.0 x16 bus interface. The P2200 offers four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, while the R9 M375 does not list its display outputs. In terms of production status, both are end-of-life. The R9 M375 was released on May 4, 2015, and its predecessor is listed as Solar System, with a successor of Polaris Mobile. The P2200 was released on June 9, 2019, following Quadro Maxwell and preceding Quadro Volta. The R9 M375 belongs to the Gem System (R9 M300) generation, while the P2200 belongs to the Quadro Pascal (Px200) generation. The P2200's larger die, newer process, and higher transistor count make it the more advanced part, and the benchmark data confirms that architectural superiority translates directly into compute performance.