GeForce GTX 470 vs Quadro M1200
GeForce GTX 470
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Quadro M1200
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro M1200 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro M1200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 220% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+220%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M1200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $349), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 791.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+791.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470 and Quadro M1200
GeForce GTX 470
The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the Quadro M1200 reaches 3,212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,145 | 3,212+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 640+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.089 TFLOPS | 1.399 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 40+150% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+40% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+180% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 2 MB+217% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M1200 has 4 GB. The Quadro M1200 offers 220% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.25 GB | 4 GB+220% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 2 MB+217% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 470) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,HEVC,VP8 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 130.8% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 93 vs 82°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 45W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 93 | 82°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 14.6 | 71.4+389% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the Quadro M1200 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Quadro M1200 costs 88.5% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 80.3 (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 offers 792.2% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 470 | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | $40-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 80.3+792% |
| Codename | GF100 | GM107 |
| Release | March 26 2010 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #572 | #567 |
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