
GeForce GTX 690 vs Quadro T1200 Mobile

GeForce GTX 690
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro T1200 Mobile
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The Quadro T1200 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 690 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 690 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro T1200 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 690 | Quadro T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (279mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 690 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 690 and Quadro T1200 Mobile

GeForce GTX 690
The GeForce GTX 690 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 3 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1019 MHz. It has 3072 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,536 points. Launch price was $999.

Quadro T1200 Mobile
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 690 scores 5,536 and the Quadro T1200 Mobile reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 690 is built on Kepler while the Quadro T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 690) vs 1,024 (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Raw compute: 3.13 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 690) vs 2.918 TFLOPS (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1019 MHz vs 1425 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 690 | Quadro T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,536 | 5,500 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 ×2+200% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.13 TFLOPS ×2+7% | 2.918 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1019 MHz | 1425 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 690 | Quadro T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 690 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1200 Mobile has 4 GB. The Quadro T1200 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 690) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1200 Mobile) — the Quadro T1200 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 690 | Quadro T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit x2+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 690 draws 300W versus the Quadro T1200 Mobile's 18W — a 177.4% difference. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 690) vs 350W (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 690 | Quadro T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 18W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 279mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.5 | 305.6+1552% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 690 | Quadro T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | TU117 |
| Release | May 3 2012 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #414 | #347 |
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