GeForce GTX 960A
VS
Quadro K2200M

GeForce GTX 960A vs Quadro K2200M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 960A

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K2200M

2014Core: 667 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. The GeForce GTX 960A is positioned at rank 270 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 960A

#260
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
624%
#262
565%
#263
564%
#267
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
513%
#268
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
509%
#270
GeForce GTX 960A
MSRP: $199|Avg: $60
100%
#271
Radeon HD 8770
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#273
Radeon R9 M295X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
99%
#274
GeForce GT 325M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
98%
#275
GeForce GTS 160M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
98%
#276
GeForce GTX 470M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
97%
#277
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
MSRP: $99|Avg: $70
97%
#279
Radeon RX Vega 9
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
96%
#282
Iris Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $200|Avg: $100
95%
#283
Radeon R9 M395
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
94%
#285
GeForce GT 755M SLI
MSRP: $200|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 Quadro K2200M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960A.

InsightGeForce GTX 960AQuadro K2200M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2200M 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 960A and Quadro K2200M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 960A

The GeForce GTX 960A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,465 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 960A scores 3,465 and the Quadro K2200M reaches 3,535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960A is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K2200M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 640 (Quadro K2200M). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 0.8538 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 960AQuadro K2200M
G3D Mark Score
3,465
3,535+2%
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.389 TFLOPS+63%
0.8538 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40
40
L1 Cache
320 KB
320 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 960AQuadro 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 960A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200M has 4 GB. The Quadro K2200M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 960AQuadro K2200M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960A draws 75W versus the Quadro K2200M's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Quadro K2200M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 350W (Quadro K2200M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 960AQuadro K2200M
TDP
75W
65W-13%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
46.2
54.4+18%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GTX 960AQuadro K2200M
MSRP
$199
Avg Price (30d)
$60
Codename
GM107
GM107
Release
March 13 2015
July 19 2014
Ranking
#546
#539