GeForce GTX 870M vs Quadro K2200
GeForce GTX 870M
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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. The GeForce GTX 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the Quadro K2200 is on rank 169, so the GeForce GTX 870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 870M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2200 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 870M and Quadro K2200
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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% |
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 |
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 |
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% |
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