GeForce GTX 690
VS
Quadro T1200 Mobile

GeForce GTX 690 vs Quadro T1200 Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 690

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 1019 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro T1200 Mobile

2021Core: 855 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 T1200 Mobile

#20
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
158%
#22
143%
#23
143%
#27
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
130%
#28
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
129%
#30
Quadro T1200 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#35
GeForce GTX 960M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#37
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 690Quadro 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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 690Quadro 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)

FeatureGeForce GTX 690Quadro 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 690Quadro 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%
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 690Quadro 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%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 690Quadro T1200 Mobile
MSRP
$999
Avg Price (30d)
$45
Codename
GK104
TU117
Release
May 3 2012
April 12 2021
Ranking
#414
#347