Quadro K1200 vs GRID M10-4Q

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 GRID M10-4Q is on rank 344, 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 GRID M10-4Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

99%

#329

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13937%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

100%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

97%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

97%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

90%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

89%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

86%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

86%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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	GRID M10-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K1200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $184 (vs $340), it costs 46% less, resulting in a 84% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K1200	GRID M10-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($184)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

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 GRID M10-4Q

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.

GRID M10-4Q

The GRID M10-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,977 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K1200 scores 2,965 and the GRID M10-4Q reaches 2,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K1200 is built on Maxwell while the GRID M10-4Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro K1200) vs 640 (GRID M10-4Q). Raw compute: 1.0578 TFLOPS (Quadro K1200) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K1200	GRID M10-4Q
G3D Mark Score	2,965	2,977
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.0578 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+58%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	1306 MHz+26%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K1200	GRID M10-4Q
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 GRID M10-4Q 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.

Feature	Quadro K1200	GRID M10-4Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K1200 draws 45W versus the GRID M10-4Q's 225W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro K1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1200) vs 350W (GRID M10-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K1200	GRID M10-4Q
TDP	45W-80%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	65.9+399%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K1200 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $184, while the GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 and now averages $340. The Quadro K1200 costs 45.9% less ($156 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (Quadro K1200) vs 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) — the Quadro K1200 offers 83% better value. The GRID M10-4Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).