NVIDIA Quadro M1200 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M has 35% better performance than the Quadro M1200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro M1200 and the GeForce GTX 870M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
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.
Memory
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.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 45 W.
Benchmark Performance
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.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M GPU
The GeForce GTX 870M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2014. Its GK104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 3 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,250 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 120 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 870M has the 213th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.82% 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 | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2017 | Q1 2014 |
| 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
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 51 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 34 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 20 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 9 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro 560X | 13.1 | +41% |
| Radeon Pro 460 | 12.2 | +31% |
| GeForce GTX 965M | 12 | +29% |
| GeForce GTX 880M | 11.7 | +26% |
| GeForce GTX 960M | 10 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 870M | 9.3 | |
| Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | 9 | -3% |
| Radeon Pro 455 | 8.9 | -4% |
| Radeon Pro 555 | 8.7 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 860M | 6.6 | -29% |
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 GeForce GTX 870M has 35% better performance than the Quadro M1200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro M1200 is ranked 237th with a score of 5,310, and the GeForce GTX 870M is ranked 213th with a score of 7,156.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro M1200 and the GeForce GTX 870M 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro M2200 | 7,372 | +39% |
| GeForce GTX 965M | 7,322 | +38% |
| GeForce GTX 870M | 7,156 | +35% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | 7,153.5 | +35% |
| Quadro K5100M | 6,880 | +30% |
| Radeon Pro 455 | 5,388 | +1% |
| FirePro M6100 | 5,369 | +1% |
| Quadro M1200 | 5,310 | |
| Radeon Pro 560 | 5,305 | -0% |
| GeForce GTX 960M | 5,278 | -1% |
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 | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,290 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 27,557 | 31,322 (+13.66%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 4,141.5 | 4,694 (+13.34%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,514.5 | 7,120 (+29.11%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 108.2 (+15.35%) | 93.8 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 3,274 | 3,450 (+5.38%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 317 (+14.03%) | 278 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 30.1 | 64.7 (+114.95%) |
| 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 | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM107 | GK104 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,870 million | 3,540 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 | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80.19 Gb/s | 120 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 384 KB |
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 | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W | 100 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 | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 640 | 1,344 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 7 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 40 | 112 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 24 |
| Core Clock Speed | 991 MHz | 941 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,148 MHz | 967 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 | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 18.37 GPixel/s | 27.08 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 45.92 GTexel/s | 108.3 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,469 GFLOPS | 2.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 45.92 GFLOPS | 108.3 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 | Quadro M1200 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.