Quadro K1200 vs Radeon R9 360

Quadro K1200

2015Core: 954 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K1200

2,965

0.0%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon R9 360

3,032

+2.3%

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 R9 360 is on rank 179, 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 Radeon R9 360

#169

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

354%

#171

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

321%

#172

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

320%

#176

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

291%

#177

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

289%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

100%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

99%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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	Radeon R9 360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $184), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 242.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K1200	Radeon R9 360
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+242.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($184)	✅More affordable ($55)

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.

Quadro K1200 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K1200 and Radeon R9 360

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 R9 360

The Radeon R9 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,032 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K1200 scores 2,965 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K1200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 360 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro K1200) vs 512 (Radeon R9 360). Raw compute: 1.0578 TFLOPS (Quadro K1200) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K1200	Radeon R9 360
G3D Mark Score	2,965	3,032+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.0578 TFLOPS+12%	0.9472 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1033 MHz+12%	925 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K1200	Radeon R9 360
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 R9 360 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 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 360) — the Quadro K1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K1200	Radeon R9 360
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K1200) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K1200	Radeon R9 360
TDP	45W	30W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	165mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	65.9	101.1+53%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K1200 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $184, while the Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 360 costs 70.1% less ($129 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (Quadro K1200) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the Radeon R9 360 offers 242.2% better value.