GRID M60-1Q 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID M60-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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400% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌230.9% higher power demand at 225W vs 68W.

Quadro K2200

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,000 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 384.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.2 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 68W instead of 225W, a 157W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GRID M60-1Q

2015

Quadro K2200

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,000 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 384.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.2 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 68W instead of 225W, a 157W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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400% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌230.9% higher power demand at 225W vs 68W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID M60-1Q better than Quadro K2200?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,695 vs 3,580 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID M60-1Q is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M60-1Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID M60-1Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID M60-1Q is about 400.0% more expensive on MSRP at $2,500 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. Quadro K2200 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro K2200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro K2200 is 2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 3,580 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GRID M60-1Q Benchmark Check

Quadro K2200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID M60-1Q	Quadro K2200
1080p
low	103 FPS	26 FPS
medium	85 FPS	16 FPS
high	67 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	13 FPS
medium	72 FPS	7 FPS
high	51 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	4 FPS
medium	26 FPS	3 FPS
high	17 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID M60-1Q	Quadro K2200
1080p
low	128 FPS	77 FPS
medium	101 FPS	48 FPS
high	82 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	36 FPS
medium	65 FPS	26 FPS
high	53 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	12 FPS
medium	32 FPS	9 FPS
high	29 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID M60-1Q	Quadro K2200
1080p
low	166 FPS	161 FPS
medium	133 FPS	129 FPS
high	111 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	125 FPS	121 FPS
medium	100 FPS	97 FPS
high	83 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	81 FPS
medium	67 FPS	64 FPS
high	55 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	40 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID M60-1Q	Quadro K2200
1080p
low	166 FPS	151 FPS
medium	133 FPS	120 FPS
high	111 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	125 FPS	110 FPS
medium	100 FPS	91 FPS
high	83 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	63 FPS
medium	60 FPS	49 FPS
high	49 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-1Q and Quadro K2200

GRID M60-1Q

The GRID M60-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,695 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 GRID M60-1Q scores 3,695 and the Quadro K2200 reaches 3,580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-1Q) vs 640 (Quadro K2200). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1Q) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-1Q	Quadro K2200
G3D Mark Score	3,695+3%	3,580
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+235%	1.439 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+5%	1124 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	768 KB+140%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-1Q	Quadro K2200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M60-1Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K2200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID M60-1Q	Quadro K2200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-1Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 107.2% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-1Q) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M60-1Q	Quadro K2200
TDP	225W	68W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	203mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	16.4	52.6+221%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-1Q launched at $2500 MSRP, while the Quadro K2200 launched at $500. The Quadro K2200 costs 80% less ($2000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.5 (GRID M60-1Q) vs 7.2 (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 offers 380% better value. The GRID M60-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).