Quadro M1200 vs Radeon Pro 555

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro M1200

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 75W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 45W.

Quadro M1200

2017

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 75W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M1200 better than Radeon Pro 555?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,212 vs 3,141 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro M1200 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (45W vs 75W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro M1200 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro M1200 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Quadro M1200 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro M1200 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you lower power draw (45W vs 75W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon Pro 555 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 555 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Quadro M1200 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Pro 555 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro M1200	Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low	34 FPS	47 FPS
medium	21 FPS	29 FPS
high	13 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	16 FPS	31 FPS
medium	9 FPS	19 FPS
high	4 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	10 FPS
medium	3 FPS	7 FPS
high	2 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro M1200	Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low	79 FPS	67 FPS
medium	49 FPS	38 FPS
high	37 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	17 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	30 FPS
medium	27 FPS	18 FPS
high	17 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	8 FPS
medium	9 FPS	6 FPS
high	8 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro M1200	Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low	145 FPS	141 FPS
medium	116 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	106 FPS
medium	87 FPS	85 FPS
high	72 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	71 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro M1200	Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low	145 FPS	141 FPS
medium	116 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	106 FPS
medium	87 FPS	85 FPS
high	72 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	71 FPS
medium	56 FPS	55 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1200 and Radeon Pro 555

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 Pro 555

The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the Radeon Pro 555 reaches 3,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon Pro 555
G3D Mark Score	3,212+2%	3,141
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS+7%	1.306 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	320 KB+67%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon Pro 555
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 Pro 555 has 2 GB. The Quadro M1200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon Pro 555
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon Pro 555
TDP	45W-40%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	82°C	—
Perf/Watt	71.4+70%	41.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M1200 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Quadro M1200) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 offers NaN% better value.