Quadro M1200 vs Radeon R9 M470X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1171%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1062%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1059%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

963%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

956%

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Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

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Radeon R9 M380

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99%

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Radeon HD 7640G

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98%

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Radeon R7 M465

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95%

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GeForce GT 640M LE

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94%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

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GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

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HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

93%

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Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

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Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M470X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 M470X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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 $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 766.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M1200	Radeon R9 M470X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+766.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)

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 R9 M470X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1200 and Radeon R9 M470X

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 M470X

The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the Radeon R9 M470X reaches 3,244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M470X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M470X). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R9 M470X
G3D Mark Score	3,212	3,244
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+5%	1100 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 R9 M470X
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M470X) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R9 M470X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon R9 M470X's 75W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Quadro M1200	Radeon R9 M470X
TDP	45W-40%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	82°C	—
Perf/Watt	71.4+65%	43.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M1200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 M470X launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Quadro M1200 costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Quadro M1200) vs 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) — the Quadro M1200 offers 763.4% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).