GeForce GTX 870M vs Quadro K2200M

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 K2200M is on rank 27, so the Quadro K2200M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

98%

#133

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

307%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

278%

#136

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

278%

#140

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#141

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

251%

#143

GeForce GTX 870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

99%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200M

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

79%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

75%

#12

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

334%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

70%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

69%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

69%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

69%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

68%

#27

Quadro K2200M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

90%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

83%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2200M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M 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.

GeForce GTX 870M Benchmark Check

Quadro K2200M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 870M and Quadro K2200M

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 K2200M

The Quadro K2200M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,535 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the Quadro K2200M reaches 3,535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K2200M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 640 (Quadro K2200M). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 0.8538 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200M
G3D Mark Score	3,536	3,535
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344+110%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.599 TFLOPS+204%	0.8538 TFLOPS
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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200M
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 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200M 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 K2200M) — the Quadro K2200M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro K2200M
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the Quadro K2200M's 65W — a 42.4% difference. The Quadro K2200M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (Quadro K2200M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.