GeForce 770M vs Quadro M1200

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 770M is positioned at rank #57 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#47

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#49

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#50

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

181%

#54

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#55

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

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GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

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GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M1200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 770M	Quadro M1200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 770M	Quadro M1200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 770M and Quadro M1200

GeForce 770M

The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.

Quadro M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the Quadro M1200 reaches 3,212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 770M is built on Kepler while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 770M) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 770M	Quadro M1200
G3D Mark Score	3,246+1%	3,212
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960+50%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS+9%	1.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1150 MHz+44%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L1 Cache	80 KB	320 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 770M	Quadro M1200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro M1200 has 4 GB. The Quadro M1200 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce 770M) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 770M	Quadro M1200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (GeForce 770M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 770M	Quadro M1200
DirectX	11.1	12 (11_0)+8%
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200).

Feature	GeForce 770M	Quadro M1200
Encoder	NVENC 1	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 82°C.

Feature	GeForce 770M	Quadro M1200
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	82°C-4%
Perf/Watt	43.3	71.4+65%

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.2 (GeForce 770M) vs 80.3 (Quadro M1200) — the GeForce 770M offers 1.1% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).