AMD Radeon RX 6500M vs NVIDIA Quadro P2200 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results present a clear split between the AMD Radeon RX 6500M and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200, with each card dominating in distinct areas. The AMD card wins five of the nine recorded tests, while the NVIDIA card takes four, but the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The RX 6500M's most decisive victories come in compute-oriented workloads. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 43,837 against the Quadro P2200's 31,351, a commanding 39.8% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across all benchmarks. The Geekbench OpenCL result follows the same pattern: 38,586 versus 32,344, a 19.3% lead for the AMD part. These two results suggest that the RDNA 2.0 architecture has a substantial edge in modern API compute workloads, likely due to its newer feature set and higher raw FP32 throughput.

The DirectX legacy tests also favor the AMD card, though with smaller margins. In Passmark DirectX 10, the RX 6500M scores 52 against 45, a 15.6% win. DirectX 12 shows a narrower gap: 34 versus 33, a 3% advantage. DirectX 11 is a perfect tie at 70 points apiece, indicating parity in that particular workload.

The Quadro P2200, however, strikes back hard in several categories. The most dramatic reversal is in Passmark DirectX 9, where the NVIDIA card scores 167 against 92, a 44.9% deficit for the AMD card. This is the single largest percentage gap in the entire comparison, and it shows that the Pascal architecture retains a significant edge in older DirectX 9 titles. The 2D performance gap is nearly as stark: the Quadro P2200 posts 881 in Passmark G2D versus 385 for the RX 6500M, a 56.3% difference. This suggests the NVIDIA card has substantially better 2D acceleration and display handling capabilities.

In overall 3D performance, the Quadro P2200 takes the Passmark G3D test with 9,364 points against 7,531, a 19.6% lead. The compute test also favors NVIDIA: 3,921 versus 2,669 in Passmark GPU Compute, a 31.9% advantage. Interestingly, despite these wins, the RX 6500M has a higher average benchmark score across all tests: 10,362 versus 8,686. This is because the AMD card's large wins in Geekbench tests outweigh the Quadro's wins in Passmark tests, even though the Quadro wins more of the Passmark-specific workloads.

The percentile rankings reflect this mixed picture. The RX 6500M sits at the 48th percentile of all GPUs, while the Quadro P2200 sits at the 44th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD card include the NVIDIA Tesla C2075 (average score 10,400, only 0.4% behind) and the AMD Radeon RX 550X (10,481, 1.1% ahead). The Quadro P2200's closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8,743, 0.7% behind), with the Intel Arc A380 (8,558, 1.5% ahead) also nearby.

FAQ

Q: Which card is faster in modern compute APIs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6500M wins decisively in both Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests. It scores 38,586 in OpenCL versus 32,344 for the Quadro P2200 (19.3% ahead) and 43,837 in Vulkan versus 31,351 (39.8% ahead).

Q: How do the cards compare in DirectX 9 performance?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 is far stronger in DirectX 9. It scores 167 in Passmark DirectX 9 against 92 for the AMD card, a 44.9% advantage. This is the largest percentage gap in any benchmark between the two.

Q: Which card has better overall 3D performance?

A: The Quadro P2200 wins the Passmark G3D test with 9,364 points versus 7,531 for the RX 6500M, a 19.6% lead. However, the RX 6500M has a higher average benchmark score overall (10,362 versus 8,686) due to its strong Geekbench results.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the cards are exactly tied?

A: Yes, in Passmark DirectX 11 both cards score exactly 70 points. This is the only test where neither card has an advantage.

Q: How do the cards rank against all other GPUs?

A: The RX 6500M ranks at the 48th percentile of all GPUs, while the Quadro P2200 ranks at the 44th percentile. The AMD card's closest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M275X (average score 10,582, 2.1% behind), while the Quadro's closest is the AMD FirePro W5170M (8,595, 1.1% behind).

Q: Which card wins more benchmarks overall?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6500M wins five of the nine head-to-head tests (Geekbench OpenCL, Geekbench Vulkan, DirectX 10, DirectX 12, and ties DirectX 11). The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 wins four (DirectX 9, G2D, G3D, and GPU Compute).

Architecture Differences

The two cards are built on fundamentally different architectures from different generations. The AMD Radeon RX 6500M uses the Navi 24 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 uses the GP106 chip with Pascal architecture, fabricated on a 16 nm process, also at TSMC. This process difference is significant: the AMD chip packs 5,400 million transistors into a 107 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 50.5 million per square millimeter. The NVIDIA chip contains 4,400 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, with a density of 22.0 million per square millimeter. The AMD chip is therefore more than twice as dense, reflecting the newer manufacturing technology.

The AMD card includes 16 ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the Pascal-based Quadro P2200. The RX 6500M also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Quadro P2200 is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1). Both cards support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, so those API capabilities are identical.

Memory technology differs as well. The RX 6500M uses GDDR6 memory running at 18 Gbps effective, while the Quadro P2200 uses GDDR5X at 10 Gbps effective. The AMD card has a 64-bit memory bus, which is narrow, while the NVIDIA card has a 160-bit bus. This bus width difference partially explains why the Quadro achieves higher memory bandwidth despite slower memory speed: 200.2 GB/s versus 144.0 GB/s.

The power characteristics are also distinct. The RX 6500M has a 50 W TDP and is designed as an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no power connectors and no suggested PSU. The Quadro P2200 has a 75 W TDP, is a single-slot card with no power connectors, and suggests a 250 W PSU. The AMD card uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 3.0 x16, giving the Quadro more PCIe lanes but on an older standard.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Radeon RX 6500M has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 has 1,280 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 40 ROPs, giving it more of each. However, the AMD card has higher clock speeds: a 2000 MHz base clock and 2400 MHz boost, versus 1000 MHz base and 1493 MHz boost for the NVIDIA card. The AMD card also has a game clock of 2191 MHz, which the Quadro does not have at all.

These clock speed differences lead to interesting throughput comparisons. The RX 6500M achieves 4.915 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 9.830 TFLOPS FP16 (at a 2:1 ratio). The Quadro P2200 achieves 3.822 TFLOPS FP32 but only 59.72 GFLOPS FP16 (at a 1:64 ratio), meaning the AMD card has over 160 times the FP16 throughput. Pixel rates favor AMD: 76.80 GPixel/s versus 59.72 GPixel/s. Texture rates also favor AMD: 153.6 GTexel/s versus 119.4 GTexel/s.

Memory configuration differs substantially. The RX 6500M has 4 GB of GDDR6, while the Quadro P2200 has 5 GB of GDDR5X. The NVIDIA card has a wider 160-bit bus and higher bandwidth at 200.2 GB/s, while the AMD card has a 64-bit bus and 144.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock is 2250 MHz for AMD (18 Gbps effective) and 1251 MHz for NVIDIA (10 Gbps effective).

Physical dimensions also differ. The Quadro P2200 is a single-slot card measuring 201 mm in length and 111 mm in height. The RX 6500M is an IGP with no listed dimensions, meaning it is designed to be integrated into a portable device. Display outputs differ as well: the AMD card has "Portable Device Dependent" outputs, while the NVIDIA card has four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Release dates and statuses also separate the two. The RX 6500M was released on January 3, 2022, and its predecessor is Polaris Mobile. The Quadro P2200 was released on June 9, 2019, with Quadro Maxwell as its predecessor and Quadro Volta as its successor. Both are end-of-life products.

The Verdict

Benchmark data indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 6500M is the stronger choice for modern compute workloads and API-forward applications. Its 39.8% lead in Geekbench Vulkan and 19.3% lead in Geekbench OpenCL are substantial and clearly demonstrate architectural superiority in these areas. The inclusion of ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support further positions it for contemporary gaming and compute tasks. Its higher average benchmark score of 10,362 versus 8,686, along with its 48th percentile ranking versus 44th, confirms that it is the better overall performer in the database's aggregated metrics.

However, the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 wins in specific legacy and professional scenarios. Its 44.9% advantage in DirectX 9 and 56.3% advantage in 2D performance are significant, and its 19.6% lead in Passmark G3D and 31.9% lead in GPU Compute show that it remains competitive in traditional 3D rendering and compute workloads. The Quadro's larger 5 GB memory capacity and wider 160-bit bus may also be advantageous for certain memory-intensive professional applications.

For users prioritizing modern API support, raw FP32 throughput, and ray tracing capabilities, the RX 6500M is the clear choice. For those working with legacy DirectX 9 applications, requiring superior 2D display performance, or needing more memory capacity, the Quadro P2200 has distinct advantages. The data does not support a single universal winner; instead, it shows two cards optimized for different eras and use cases.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 6500M wins in scenarios that leverage its modern architecture and high clock speeds. It is the superior choice for Vulkan-based applications, as demonstrated by its 39.8% benchmark lead. It also dominates in OpenCL compute workloads, with a 19.3% advantage. DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 applications show smaller but consistent wins for the AMD card, at 15.6% and 3% respectively. Its ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support make it the better option for contemporary gaming engines and future-oriented software. The card's higher FP32 throughput (4.915 TFLOPS versus 3.822 TFLOPS) and FP16 performance (9.830 TFLOPS versus 59.72 GFLOPS) suggest it is better suited for compute-heavy tasks that use these formats.

The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 wins in scenarios involving older graphics APIs and professional display workloads. Its 44.9% DirectX 9 advantage makes it the clear choice for legacy titles or applications that still rely on that API. The 56.3% 2D performance lead indicates superior handling of desktop, video playback, and multi-display environments, likely benefiting from its four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. In overall 3D rendering, the Quadro's 19.6% Passmark G3D lead shows it remains strong in traditional rasterization workloads. Its 31.9% GPU Compute advantage, combined with 5 GB of memory and a 160-bit bus, makes it better suited for memory-intensive compute tasks that do not rely on FP16 or modern API features. The card's PCIe 3.0 x16 interface also provides more bandwidth capacity than the AMD card's PCIe 4.0 x4, which could matter for data transfer-intensive workloads.