Quadro M1200 vs Radeon R9 M290X
Quadro M1200
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M290X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M1200.
| Insight | Quadro M1200 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M1200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 49.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M1200 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+49.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1200 and Radeon R9 M290X
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 R9 M290X
The Radeon R9 M290X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,218 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the Radeon R9 M290X reaches 3,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M290X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,212 | 3,218 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.399 TFLOPS | 2.304 TFLOPS+65% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+28% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M290X) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon R9 M290X's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-55% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 71.4+122% | 32.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M1200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400 and now averages $60. The Quadro M1200 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Quadro M1200) vs 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) — the Quadro M1200 offers 49.8% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-33% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.3+50% | 53.6 |
| Codename | GM107 | Neptune |
| Release | January 11 2017 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #567 | #566 |
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