Quadro K1200 vs FirePro W5000

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K1200

45

2,965

0.0%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro W5000

75

2,967

+0.1%

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 K1200 is positioned at rank 142 and the FirePro W5000 is on rank 216, so the Quadro K1200 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 Quadro K1200

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

91%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

88%

#127

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1495%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

100%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

99%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

98%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

93%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

92%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

91%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

89%

#201

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2984%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

97%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

96%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

91%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K1200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K1200	FirePro W5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $184), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 360.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K1200	FirePro W5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+360.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($184)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K1200 and FirePro W5000

Quadro K1200

The Quadro K1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 28 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,965 points. Launch price was $321.97.

FirePro W5000

The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K1200 scores 2,965 and the FirePro W5000 reaches 2,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K1200 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro W5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro K1200) vs 768 (FirePro W5000). Raw compute: 1.0578 TFLOPS (Quadro K1200) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000).

Feature	Quadro K1200	FirePro W5000
G3D Mark Score	2,965	2,967
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.0578 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+20%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K1200	FirePro W5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K1200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5000 has 2 GB. The Quadro K1200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K1200) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro W5000) — the Quadro K1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K1200	FirePro W5000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K1200 draws 45W versus the FirePro W5000's 75W — a 50% difference. The Quadro K1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1200) vs 350W (FirePro W5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K1200	FirePro W5000
TDP	45W-40%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	183mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	65.9+66%	39.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K1200 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $184, while the FirePro W5000 launched at $599 and now averages $40. The FirePro W5000 costs 78.3% less ($144 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (Quadro K1200) vs 74.2 (FirePro W5000) — the FirePro W5000 offers 360.9% better value. The Quadro K1200 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).