Quadro K1200 vs Radeon HD 6970

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K1200

45

2,965

+4.7%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon HD 6970

250

2,831

0.0%

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

Radeon R7 450

Radeon HD 6870

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

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. The Quadro K1200 is positioned at rank #142 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% 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 Radeon HD 6970.

Insight	Quadro K1200	Radeon HD 6970
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (286mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6970 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $184), it costs 46% less, resulting in a 75.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K1200	Radeon HD 6970
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+75.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($184)	✅More affordable ($100)

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 Radeon HD 6970

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.

Radeon HD 6970

The Radeon HD 6970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,831 points. Launch price was $369.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K1200 scores 2,965 and the Radeon HD 6970 reaches 2,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K1200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6970 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro K1200) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970). Raw compute: 1.0578 TFLOPS (Quadro K1200) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 880 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K1200	Radeon HD 6970
G3D Mark Score	2,965+5%	2,831
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1536+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.0578 TFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS+156%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz+17%	880 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	96+200%
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	Radeon HD 6970
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K1200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6970 has 2 GB. The Quadro K1200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K1200) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6970) — the Quadro K1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K1200	Radeon HD 6970
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 6970's 250W — a 139% difference. The Quadro K1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1200) vs 550W (Radeon HD 6970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	Quadro K1200	Radeon HD 6970
TDP	45W-82%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	286mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	90
Perf/Watt	65.9+483%	11.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K1200 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $184, while the Radeon HD 6970 launched at $369 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 6970 costs 45.7% less ($84 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (Quadro K1200) vs 28.3 (Radeon HD 6970) — the Radeon HD 6970 offers 75.8% better value. The Quadro K1200 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).