Quadro K1200 vs Radeon Pro WX 4170
Quadro K1200
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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 K1200 is positioned at rank 142 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the Quadro K1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1200
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 4170.
| Insight | Quadro K1200 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $184), it costs 35% less, resulting in a 48.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K1200 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($184) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 K1200 and Radeon Pro WX 4170
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 Pro WX 4170
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K1200 scores 2,965 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K1200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro K1200) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.0578 TFLOPS (Quadro K1200) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1201 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K1200 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,965+3% | 2,870 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1024+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.0578 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+133% |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 1201 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K1200 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K1200) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Quadro K1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K1200 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The Quadro K1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1200) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K1200 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 65.9+15% | 57.4 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K1200 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $184, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 34.8% less ($64 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (Quadro K1200) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 48.4% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro K1200 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-25% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $184 | $120-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | 23.9+48% |
| Codename | GM107 | Baffin |
| Release | January 28 2015 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #586 | #526 |
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