Quadro K2200M vs GeForce GTX 870M
Quadro K2200M
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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 K2200M is positioned at rank 27 and the GeForce GTX 870M is on rank 143, so the Quadro K2200M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2200M.
| Insight | Quadro K2200M | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M 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 K2200M and GeForce GTX 870M
Quadro K2200M
The Quadro K2200M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,535 points.
GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2200M scores 3,535 and the GeForce GTX 870M reaches 3,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2200M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 870M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200M) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M). Raw compute: 0.8538 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200M) vs 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M).
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,535 | 3,536 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1344+110% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8538 TFLOPS | 2.599 TFLOPS+204% |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+186% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+426% | 0.38 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K2200M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 870M has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K2200M) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 870M) — the Quadro K2200M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+426% | 0.38 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2200M draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 870M's 100W — a 42.4% difference. The Quadro K2200M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-35% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 54.4+54% | 35.4 |
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