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Quadro M1200
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M1200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U.
| Insight | Quadro M1200 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U, it costs 89% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 776.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M1200 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+776.6%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1200 and Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
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 Ryzen 5 6600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,206 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U reaches 3,206 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 Ryzen 5 6600U uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2491 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,212 | 3,206 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1792+180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.399 TFLOPS | 8.928 TFLOPS+538% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 2491 MHz+117% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 512 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro M1200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U has 2 GB. The Quadro M1200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U's 132W — a 98.3% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-66% | 132W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 71.4+194% | 24.3 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M1200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U 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 9.2 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) — the Quadro M1200 offers 772.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro M1200 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.3+773% | 9.2 |
| Codename | GM107 | Navi 23 |
| Release | January 11 2017 | October 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #567 | #150 |
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