Quadro K2200 vs Radeon HD 7970M
Quadro K2200
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Radeon HD 7970M
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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 Radeon HD 7970M is on rank 133, so the Radeon HD 7970M 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 Radeon HD 7970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2200.
| Insight | Quadro K2200 | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7970M 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 Radeon HD 7970M
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.
Radeon HD 7970M
The Radeon HD 7970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,663 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2200 scores 3,580 and the Radeon HD 7970M reaches 3,663 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,580 | 3,663+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS | 2.176 TFLOPS+51% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K2200) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7970M) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970M). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970M).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th Gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2200 draws 68W versus the Radeon HD 7970M's 100W — a 38.1% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W-32% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 203mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 52.6+44% | 36.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | Wimbledon |
| Release | July 22 2014 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #534 | #531 |
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