Quadro M1200 vs GeForce GTX 470

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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro M1200 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro M1200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 220% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 470
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+220%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $349), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 791.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 470
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+791.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349)

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 GTX 470

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 GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 470
G3D Mark Score	3,212+2%	3,145
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+43%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS+28%	1.089 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	896 KB+180%
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 470
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M1200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The Quadro M1200 offers 220% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 470
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+220%	1.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 470
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	N/A
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 470
Encoder	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 130.8% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 93.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 470
TDP	45W-79%	215W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C-12%	93
Perf/Watt	71.4+389%	14.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M1200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Quadro M1200 costs 88.5% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Quadro M1200) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the Quadro M1200 offers 792.2% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).