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Quadro K2200
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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 K2200 is positioned at rank 169 and the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is on rank 102, so the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition.
| Insight | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2200 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 K2200 and GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
Quadro K2200
The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.
GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2200 scores 3,580 and the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition reaches 3,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200) vs 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,580 | 3,569 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS | 2.448 TFLOPS+70% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+41% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K2200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition has 2 GB. The Quadro K2200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K2200) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200) vs NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th Gen | NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2200 draws 68W versus the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition's 122W — a 56.8% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 203mm vs 105mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W-44% | 122W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 203mm | 105mm |
| Height | 111mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 52.6+80% | 29.3 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | GK104 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | November 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #534 | #625 |
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