NVIDIA Quadro 5000 vs NVIDIA Quadro P2200 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data is unambiguous: the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 dominates the NVIDIA Quadro 5000 in the only shared benchmark test recorded in the database. In Geekbench OpenCL, the P2200 scores 32,344 points against the Quadro 5000's 7,289 points. That translates to a 343.7% advantage for the P2200, a margin that separates the two cards by an entire performance class. The Quadro 5000 has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head comparison; the recorded result is a clean sweep for the newer card.

Context from the nearest rivals further illustrates the gap. The P2200's average benchmark score is 8,686, which places it 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (8,743) and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8,746). It sits 1.1% ahead of the AMD FirePro W5170M (8,595) and 1.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A380 (8,558). The Quadro 5000's average score is 7,289, which places it 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 (7,222), 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile (7,203), 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE (7,171), and 1.7% ahead of the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 (7,170). While both cards sit in the lower-middle range of the overall GPU distribution, the P2200's percentile ranking of 44 versus the Quadro 5000's 40 shows that the newer card also holds a modest but real position advantage across all GPUs.

The individual benchmark suite tells a more detailed story for the P2200. In Passmark DirectX 9, it scores 167, and in Passmark DirectX 10, it scores 45. DirectX 11 yields a score of 70, while DirectX 12 drops to 33. The P2200 also records 881 in Passmark G2D, 9,364 in Passmark G3D, and 3,921 in Passmark GPU Compute. These numbers, particularly the G3D score of 9,364, confirm that the P2200 is a capable workstation card for its generation. The Quadro 5000 has no recorded scores in any of these individual tests, so the comparison rests entirely on the Geekbench OpenCL result. That single data point is decisive: the P2200 is not merely faster, it is more than four times faster in raw compute throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural eras. The Quadro P2200 is built on the Pascal architecture, using the GP106 chip, while the Quadro 5000 uses the Fermi architecture with the GF100 chip. The process node difference is stark: the P2200 is fabricated on a 16 nm process, while the Quadro 5000 uses a 40 nm process. Both are manufactured by TSMC, but the transistor density tells the story of the generational leap. The P2200 packs 4,400 million transistors into a die size of 200 mm², resulting in a density of 22.0 million transistors per square millimeter. The Quadro 5000 has 3,100 million transistors on a much larger 529 mm² die, giving it a density of just 5.9 million transistors per square millimeter. The P2200 achieves nearly four times the transistor density, which explains its ability to deliver far higher performance while consuming less power.

The compute resources differ dramatically. The P2200 has 1,280 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 40 raster output units. The Quadro 5000 has 352 shading units, 44 TMUs, and 40 ROPs. The shading unit count is particularly telling: the P2200 has more than 3.6 times the shader count of the Quadro 5000. Pixel and texture rates follow the same pattern. The P2200 delivers 59.72 GPixel/s and 119.4 GTexel/s, while the Quadro 5000 manages 11.29 GPixel/s and 22.57 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is similarly lopsided: the P2200 reaches 3.822 TFLOPS in FP32, while the Quadro 5000 peaks at 722.3 GFLOPS. The P2200 also supports FP16 at 59.72 GFLOPS, though at a 1:64 ratio, while the Quadro 5000 has no recorded FP16 capability.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The P2200 uses 5 GB of GDDR5X on a 160-bit bus, delivering 200.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Quadro 5000 uses 2.5 GB of GDDR5 on a 320-bit bus, delivering 120.0 GB/s. The P2200's memory clock is listed at 1251 MHz with 10 Gbps effective, while the Quadro 5000 runs at 750 MHz with 3 Gbps effective. Although the Quadro 5000 has a wider bus, the P2200's faster memory technology and larger capacity give it a clear bandwidth advantage. The API support also differs: the P2200 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the Quadro 5000 supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6, with no Vulkan support recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The P2200 wins in every measurable category. Its 343.7% lead in Geekbench OpenCL makes it the obvious choice for any workload that relies on OpenCL compute. The P2200's higher FP32 throughput, 3.822 TFLOPS versus 722.3 GFLOPS, suggests it will handle simulation, rendering, and general GPU compute tasks with far greater ease. Its larger memory capacity, 5 GB versus 2.5 GB, and higher bandwidth, 200.2 GB/s versus 120.0 GB/s, mean it can hold larger datasets and move them faster, which is critical for texture-heavy 3D applications and data-intensive visualization.

The Quadro 5000 does not have a single recorded benchmark win. Its only advantage is in the specification sheet where it has a wider memory bus, 320-bit versus 160-bit, and a higher launch MSRP of 2,499 USD. However, the wider bus does not compensate for the slower memory technology and lower capacity. The Quadro 5000's dual-slot design and 1x 6-pin power connector also indicate a more power-hungry card, though the database does not record a direct performance benefit from that design. For legacy compatibility, the Quadro 5000 offers 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort outputs, while the P2200 offers 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, so users with older DVI-only displays might prefer the Quadro 5000's native DVI port.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ on nearly every specification field. The P2200 uses a 16 nm process, while the Quadro 5000 uses 40 nm. The P2200 has 4,400 million transistors on a 200 mm² die; the Quadro 5000 has 3,100 million on 529 mm². Transistor density is 22.0M / mm² for the P2200 versus 5.9M / mm² for the Quadro 5000. The P2200 has no base clock recorded but boosts to 1493 MHz, with memory at 1251 MHz (10 Gbps effective). The Quadro 5000 has no base or boost clocks recorded, only a memory clock of 750 MHz (3 Gbps effective). Memory size is 5 GB GDDR5X for the P2200 versus 2.5 GB GDDR5 for the Quadro 5000. Bus width is 160-bit versus 320-bit. Bandwidth is 200.2 GB/s versus 120.0 GB/s.

Shading units: 1,280 versus 352. TMUs: 80 versus 44. ROPs: 40 versus 40, the only identical count. Pixel rate: 59.72 GPixel/s versus 11.29 GPixel/s. Texture rate: 119.4 GTexel/s versus 22.57 GTexel/s. FP32: 3.822 TFLOPS versus 722.3 GFLOPS. The P2200 has FP16 at 59.72 GFLOPS; the Quadro 5000 has none. TDP: 75 W versus 152 W. Slot width: single-slot versus dual-slot. Power connectors: none versus 1x 6-pin. Suggested PSU: 250 W versus 450 W. Bus interface: PCIe 3.0 x16 versus PCIe 2.0 x16. Display outputs: 4x DisplayPort 1.4a versus 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort. DirectX support: 12 (12_1) versus 12 (11_0). Vulkan: 1.4 versus none. Length: 201 mm versus 248 mm. Height is the same at 111 mm. Release dates: 2019-06-09 for the P2200 versus 2011-02-22 for the Quadro 5000. The P2200 lists a launch MSRP of none, while the Quadro 5000 lists 2,499 USD.

FAQ

Q: Which card is faster in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro P2200 scores 32,344 points, which is 343.7% higher than the Quadro 5000's 7,289 points.

Q: How do the two cards compare in memory capacity?

A: The P2200 has 5 GB of GDDR5X memory, while the Quadro 5000 has 2.5 GB of GDDR5 memory.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The P2200 has a TDP of 75 W and requires no power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 250 W. The Quadro 5000 has a TDP of 152 W, requires a 1x 6-pin power connector, and needs a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Q: Do both cards support the same DirectX version?

A: No. The P2200 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the Quadro 5000 supports DirectX 12 (11_0).

Q: Which card has a higher transistor density?

A: The P2200 has a density of 22.0M transistors per mm², while the Quadro 5000 has 5.9M transistors per mm².

Q: What is the release date difference between the two?

A: The P2200 was released on 2019-06-09, while the Quadro 5000 was released on 2011-02-22.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion: the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 is the superior card in nearly every way that matters for performance. Its 343.7% lead in the only shared benchmark, its 3.822 TFLOPS FP32 performance versus 722.3 GFLOPS, and its 200.2 GB/s bandwidth versus 120.0 GB/s all point to a card that is several generations ahead in compute capability. The P2200 also consumes half the power, 75 W versus 152 W, and fits in a single slot versus the Quadro 5000's dual-slot design. For any user choosing between these two for modern workloads, the P2200 is the clear pick.

The Quadro 5000 retains one practical advantage: its native DVI output, which may matter for legacy display setups. Its wider 320-bit memory bus is a specification point, but it does not translate into higher bandwidth. The Quadro 5000's launch MSRP of 2,499 USD also suggests it was positioned as a premium product in its era, but the recorded performance data does not justify that positioning today. Users with older DVI-only monitors might prefer the Quadro 5000 for that single reason, but for all compute, rendering, and general GPU tasks, the P2200 is the only reasonable choice based on the recorded measurements.