GeForce GTX 870M vs Quadro K2200

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.

GeForce GTX 870M vs Quadro K2200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 870M vs Quadro K2200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 870M

2014

Why buy it

✅21.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 100W vs 68W.

Quadro K2200

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 68W instead of 100W, a 32W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 870M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 870M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 21.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro K2200 instead at 3,580 vs 3,536, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 870M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K2200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K2200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 870M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 870M vs Quadro K2200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 870M

The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.

Quadro K2200

The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the Quadro K2200 reaches 3,580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 640 (Quadro K2200). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200
G3D Mark Score	3,536	3,580+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344+110%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.599 TFLOPS+81%	1.439 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	967 MHz	1124 MHz+16%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	112+180%	40
L1 Cache	112 KB	320 KB+186%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 870M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K2200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 870M has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 870M gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 870M and 64-bit on the Quadro K2200. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2 MB (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
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: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	NVENC 4th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 38.1% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200
TDP	100W	68W-32%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	203mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	35.4	52.6+49%