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Quadro 400
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GeForce GT 220M
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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 Quadro 400 is positioned at rank 360 and the GeForce GT 220M is on rank 358, so the GeForce GT 220M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 220M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 400.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 220M 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 Quadro 400 and GeForce GT 220M
Quadro 400
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
GeForce GT 220M
The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro 400 scores 148 versus the GeForce GT 220M's 161 — the GeForce GT 220M leads by 8.8%. The Quadro 400 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 220M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 400) vs 384 (GeForce GT 220M). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148 | 161+9% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS | 0.7427 TFLOPS+16% |
| Boost Clock | 1252 MHz+29% | 967 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 220M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 220M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 400) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 220M) — the Quadro 400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_1 (Quadro 400) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 220M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_1 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 400 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 220M's 50W — a 50% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 400) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+53% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | GP107 | GK107 |
| Release | February 7 2017 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #741 | #792 |
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