Quadro K2200 vs Radeon RX 560
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. The Quadro K2200 is positioned at rank #169 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K2200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K2200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K2200 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 RX 560
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 RX 560
The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2200 scores 3,580 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1275 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,580 | 3,682+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS | 2.611 TFLOPS+81% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1275 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K2200) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2200 draws 68W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 9.8% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 203mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70 C.
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W-9% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 203mm | 170mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70 C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 52.6+7% | 49.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 and now averages $60. The Quadro K2200 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.5 (Quadro K2200) vs 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) — the Quadro K2200 offers 45.8% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro K2200 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $99-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-33% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.5+46% | 61.4 |
| Codename | GM107 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #534 | #527 |
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