Quadro M1200 vs GeForce GTX 680M

Quadro M1200

2017Core: 1093 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

GeForce GTX 680M

2012Core: 719 MHzBoost: 758 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M1200

3,212

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 680M

100

3,277

+2.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

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 GeForce GTX 680M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#95

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

265%

#97

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

240%

#98

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

240%

#102

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

218%

#103

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

216%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

95%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

93%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M1200.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 680M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 22.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 680M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

Quadro M1200 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 680M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1200 and GeForce GTX 680M

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 680M

The GeForce GTX 680M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 719 MHz to 758 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,277 points. Launch price was $310.50.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the GeForce GTX 680M reaches 3,277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 680M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 680M). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 2.038 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 758 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 680M
G3D Mark Score	3,212	3,277+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1344+110%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS	2.038 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+52%	758 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	112+180%
L1 Cache	320 KB+186%	112 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 680M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 680M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 680M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
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 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 680M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680M).

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 680M
Encoder	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 680M's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 81°C.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 680M
TDP	45W-55%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	82°C	81°C-1%
Perf/Watt	71.4+118%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M1200 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Quadro M1200) vs 65.5 (GeForce GTX 680M) — the Quadro M1200 offers 22.6% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).