NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M vs NVIDIA Quadro M1200
The Quadro M1200 has 21% better performance than the GeForce GTX 850M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 850M and the Quadro M1200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M GPU
The GeForce GTX 850M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2014. Its GM107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 1,001 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 32.03 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 45 W.
The GeForce GTX 850M has the 260th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.18% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA Quadro M1200 GPU
The Quadro M1200 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2017. Its GM107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,253 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 80.19 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 45 W.
The Quadro M1200 has the 237th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.06% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2014 | Q1 2017 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Rise of the Tomb Raider | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 768p | 60 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 37 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 21 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 17 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD | 7 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro M2000M | 11 | +59% |
| GeForce GTX 960M | 9 | +30% |
| GeForce GTX 860M | 7.9 | +14% |
| GeForce MX150 | 7 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 850M | 6.9 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro M1200 has 21% better performance than the GeForce GTX 850M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 850M is ranked 260th with a score of 4,385.5, and the Quadro M1200 is ranked 237th with a score of 5,310.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 850M and the Quadro M1200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro 455 | 5,388 | +23% |
| FirePro M6100 | 5,369 | +22% |
| Quadro M1200 | 5,310 | +21% |
| Radeon Pro 560 | 5,305 | +21% |
| GeForce GTX 960M | 5,278 | +20% |
| Radeon Pro 450 | 4,502 | +3% |
| GeForce MX150 | 4,494 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 850M | 4,385.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 950M | 4,367 | -0% |
| Quadro M1000M | 4,229.5 | -4% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 1,290 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 21,873 | 27,557 (+25.99%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,085.5 | 4,141.5 (+34.22%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,495 | 5,514.5 (+22.68%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 78.8 | 108.2 (+37.31%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,515 | 3,274 (+30.18%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 223 | 317 (+42.15%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 41.8 (+38.87%) | 30.1 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 28.9 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM107 | GM107 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,870 million | 1,870 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 32.03 Gb/s | 80.19 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,001 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W | 45 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 640 | 640 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 40 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 876 MHz | 991 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,148 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 14.43 GPixel/s | 18.37 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 36.08 GTexel/s | 45.92 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,155 GFLOPS | 1,469 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 36.08 GFLOPS | 45.92 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 850M | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 6.7 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.