GeForce GTX 660 vs Quadro M2200

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2200

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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

88%

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Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

83%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

82%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1720%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

100%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

98%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

95%

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FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

87%

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Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

84%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

83%

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Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

83%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 660.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $70), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 339.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+339.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70)

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 GTX 660 and Quadro M2200

GeForce GTX 660

The GeForce GTX 660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,040 points. Launch price was $229.

Quadro M2200

The Quadro M2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 695 MHz to 1036 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,294 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 660 scores 4,040 versus the Quadro M2200's 4,294 — the Quadro M2200 leads by 6.3%. The GeForce GTX 660 is built on Kepler while the Quadro M2200 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 1,024 (Quadro M2200). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660) vs 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1036 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2200
G3D Mark Score	4,040	4,294+6%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960	1024+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.981 TFLOPS	2.122 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	1036 MHz
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	80 KB	384 KB+380%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2200
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 660 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2200 has 4 GB. The Quadro M2200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660) vs 1 MB (Quadro M2200) — the Quadro M2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2200
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M2200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2200
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2200). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs 2nd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 660) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2200
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	2nd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660 draws 140W versus the Quadro M2200's 55W — a 87.2% difference. The Quadro M2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660) vs 350W (Quadro M2200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2200
TDP	140W	55W-61%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	28.9	78.1+170%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 660 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro M2200 launched at $500 and now averages $70. The GeForce GTX 660 costs 78.6% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 269.3 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 61.3 (Quadro M2200) — the GeForce GTX 660 offers 339.3% better value. The Quadro M2200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).