Quadro M1200 vs GeForce 770M

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 GeForce 770M

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Radeon RX 5600

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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201%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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181%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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165%

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Radeon RX 6300

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164%

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GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

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Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

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GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

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97%

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GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

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97%

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GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M1200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce 770M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce 770M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 GeForce 770M

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.

GeForce 770M

The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 797 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce 770M
G3D Mark Score	3,212	3,246+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	960+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS	1.53 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+44%	797 MHz
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB+300%	80 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+426%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce 770M
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)

The Quadro M1200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The Quadro M1200 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce 770M) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce 770M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+426%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200) vs 11.1 (GeForce 770M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce 770M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M).

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce 770M
Encoder	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 1
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce 770M
TDP	45W-40%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	82°C-4%	85°C
Perf/Watt	71.4+65%	43.3

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Quadro M1200) vs 81.2 (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M offers 1.1% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).