Quadro K2200 vs T400

NVIDIA

Quadro K2200

2014Core: 1046 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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T400

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz
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Quadro K2200 vs T400 Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro K2200 vs T400: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro K2200

2014

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • 2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 177.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 MSRPvs$180 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 20.1 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $180 MSRP).
  • 126.7% higher power demand at 68W vs 30W.

T400

2021

Why buy it

  • Costs $320 less on MSRP ($180 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 180% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.1 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($180 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Quadro K2200 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so T400 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 30W instead of 68W, a 38W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
T400 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (3,609 vs 3,580), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
T400 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
T400 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $320 cheaper on MSRP at $180 vs $500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 180% (20.1 vs 7.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

Quadro K2200 vs T400 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

T400

The T400 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,609 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2200 scores 3,580 and the T400 reaches 3,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2200 is built on Maxwell while the T400 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200) vs 384 (T400). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

FeatureQuadro K2200T400
G3D Mark Score
3,580
3,609
Architecture
Maxwell
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640+67%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.439 TFLOPS+32%
1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1124 MHz
1425 MHz+27%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+67%
24
L1 Cache
320 KB
384 KB+20%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K2200T400
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro K2200 and 64-bit on the T400. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K2200) vs 1 MB (T400) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K2200T400
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2200 draws 68W versus the T400's 30W — a 77.6% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200) vs 350W (T400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro K2200T400
TDP
68W
30W-56%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
203mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
52.6
120.3+129%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro K2200 came in at $500, while the T400 launched at $180. On MSRP, T400 was 64% cheaper ($320 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 7.2 (Quadro K2200) vs 20.1 (T400) — the T400 offers 179.2% better value. The newer card here is T400 (2021 vs 2014).

FeatureQuadro K2200T400
MSRP
$500
$180-64%
Performance per Dollar
7.2
20.1+179%
Codename
GM107
TU117
Release
July 22 2014
May 6 2021
Ranking
#534
#532

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