Quadro M1200 vs FirePro V7000

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M1200

45

3,212

+1.6%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

FirePro V7000

150

3,162

0.0%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

91%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

84%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

82%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

81%

#228

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4197%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

100%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

90%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

89%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

83%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

82%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

80%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

78%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

78%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

78%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

76%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V7000.

Insight	Quadro M1200	FirePro V7000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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

The Quadro M1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M1200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 154% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M1200	FirePro V7000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+154%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1200 and FirePro V7000

Quadro M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

FirePro V7000

The FirePro V7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).

Feature	Quadro M1200	FirePro V7000
G3D Mark Score	3,212+2%	3,162
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS	2.432 TFLOPS+74%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	FirePro V7000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	FirePro V7000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200) vs 12 (FirePro V7000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro M1200	FirePro V7000
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro V7000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V7000).

Feature	Quadro M1200	FirePro V7000
Encoder	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro M1200	FirePro V7000
TDP	45W-70%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	82°C	75°C-9%
Perf/Watt	71.4+238%	21.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M1200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro V7000 launched at $899 and now averages $100. The Quadro M1200 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Quadro M1200) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the Quadro M1200 offers 154.1% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).