Quadro M1200 vs Radeon HD 6990M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

91%

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

499%

#225

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

452%

#226

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

451%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

410%

#231

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

407%

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Radeon HD 6990M

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100%

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Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

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Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

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Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

97%

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GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

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Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

95%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro M1200 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro M1200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6990M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6990M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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	Radeon HD 6990M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6990M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

Radeon HD 6990M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1200 and Radeon HD 6990M

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.

Radeon HD 6990M

The Radeon HD 6990M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 12 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the Radeon HD 6990M reaches 3,264 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 Radeon HD 6990M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 1.602 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6990M).

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon HD 6990M
G3D Mark Score	3,212	3,264+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1120+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS	1.602 TFLOPS+15%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB+43%	224 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon HD 6990M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M1200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990M has 2 GB. The Quadro M1200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6990M) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon HD 6990M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 6990M's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.