Quadro M1200 vs Radeon R7 260X

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GPU

Quadro M1200

2017Core: 1093 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

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Radeon R7 260X

2013Boost: 1000 MHz

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Quadro M1200 vs Radeon R7 260X Performance Spectrum

Quadro M1200

4 GB 45

3,212

+0.4%

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Radeon R7 260X

2 GB 115

3,198

0.0%

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 R7 260X 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 R7 260X: 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

✅7.8% 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 115W, a 70W 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $139 MSRP).

Radeon R7 260X

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($139 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

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.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌155.6% higher power demand at 115W 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 7.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (3,212 vs 3,198), 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 and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 260X makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 260X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro M1200 has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro M1200 vs Radeon R7 260X Technical Specifications

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

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 R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the Radeon R7 260X reaches 3,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 260X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 896 (Radeon R7 260X). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R7 260X
G3D Mark Score	3,212	3,198
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS	1.971 TFLOPS+41%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+15%	1000 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB+43%	224 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R7 260X
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 R7 260X 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 128-bit on the Radeon R7 260X. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 260X) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R7 260X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R7 260X
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X).

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R7 260X
Encoder	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon R7 260X's 115W — a 87.5% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 500W (Radeon R7 260X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 80.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R7 260X
TDP	45W-61%	115W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C	80-2%
Perf/Watt	71.4+157%	27.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro M1200 came in at $0, while the Radeon R7 260X launched at $139. On MSRP, Quadro M1200 was 100+% cheaper ($139 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Quadro M1200) vs 23.0 (Radeon R7 260X) — the Quadro M1200 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Quadro M1200 (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R7 260X
MSRP	$0-100%	$139
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	23.0
Codename	GM107	Bonaire
Release	January 11 2017	October 8 2013
Ranking	#567	#568

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