Quadro M1200 vs Radeon Pro 555

NVIDIA

Quadro M1200

2017Core: 1093 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro 555

2017Core: 850 MHz
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Quadro M1200 vs Radeon Pro 555 Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro M1200 vs Radeon Pro 555 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro M1200 vs Radeon Pro 555: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro M1200

2017

Why buy it

  • 3.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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

  • 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro M1200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 66.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro M1200 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.3% in PassMark G3D (3,212 vs 3,141), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro M1200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro M1200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Quadro M1200 vs Radeon Pro 555 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

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).

FeatureQuadro M1200Radeon 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro M1200Radeon 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 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 555 carries 2 GB. Quadro M1200 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro M1200 and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro 555. 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.

FeatureQuadro M1200Radeon 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.

FeatureQuadro M1200Radeon 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

At launch, the Quadro M1200 came in at $0, 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.

FeatureQuadro M1200Radeon Pro 555
MSRP
$0
$0
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
Infinity
Codename
GM107
Polaris 21
Release
January 11 2017
June 5 2017
Ranking
#567
#574

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