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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 SLI is on rank 141, so the GeForce GTX 680M SLI 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 SLI
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 SLI.
| Insight | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 SLI
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 SLI
The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. 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 SLI 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 SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200) vs 2,688 (GeForce GTX 680M SLI).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,580 | 3,569 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2688+320% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SLI 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.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 680M SLI). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 680M SLI).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th Gen | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2200 draws 68W versus the GeForce GTX 680M SLI's 75W — a 9.8% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W-9% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 203mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 52.6+11% | 47.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | N13E-GTX |
| Release | July 22 2014 | June 4 2012 |
| Ranking | #534 | #385 |
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