Quadro M1200 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M1200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 339.4% 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 M1200.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-339.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+339.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 46.5% better value per dollar than the Quadro M1200.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+46.5%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 339.4%. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	3,212	14,114+339%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640	1920+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+361%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz	1680 MHz+46%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	120+200%
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	1.9 MB+513%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M1200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 112.2% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 72.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	45W-72%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C	72-12%
Perf/Watt	71.4	88.2+24%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M1200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Quadro M1200 costs 66.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Quadro M1200) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 46.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).