Quadro M2200
VS
FirePro W7000

Quadro M2200 vs FirePro W7000

NVIDIA

Quadro M2200

2017Core: 695 MHzBoost: 1036 MHz
VS

FirePro W7000

2012Core: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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. The Quadro M2200 is positioned at rank 158 and the FirePro W7000 is on rank 223, so the Quadro M2200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2200

#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
88%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
83%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
82%
#143
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1720%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
100%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
98%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
95%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
87%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
84%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
83%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
83%
#173
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $86
82%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7000

#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
92%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
90%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
87%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
87%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
85%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
79%
#208
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
3084%
#223
FirePro W7000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $50
100%
#224
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
MSRP: $169|Avg: $100
100%
#226
FirePro D500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
95%
#227
FirePro 3D V4800
MSRP: $189|Avg: $20
94%
#231
GRID T4-2Q
MSRP: $845|Avg: $600
91%
#238
FirePro 3D V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7000 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 M2200.

InsightQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $70), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 40.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+40.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70)
More affordable ($50)

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 M2200 and FirePro W7000

NVIDIA

Quadro M2200

The Quadro M2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 695 MHz to 1036 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,294 points.

AMD

FirePro W7000

The FirePro W7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,304 points. Launch price was $899.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2200 scores 4,294 and the FirePro W7000 reaches 4,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2200 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro W7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro M2200) vs 1,280 (FirePro W7000). Raw compute: 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000).

FeatureQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
G3D Mark Score
4,294
4,304
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.122 TFLOPS
2.432 TFLOPS+15%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
80+25%
L1 Cache
384 KB+20%
320 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M2200) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro W7000) — the Quadro M2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M2200) vs 12 (FirePro W7000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2200) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W7000). Decoder: 2nd Gen NVDEC vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W7000).

FeatureQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
Encoder
5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
VCE 1.0
Decoder
2nd Gen NVDEC
UVD
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2200 draws 55W versus the FirePro W7000's 150W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro M2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2200) vs 350W (FirePro W7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.

FeatureQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
TDP
55W-63%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C-11%
90°C
Perf/Watt
78.1+172%
28.7
💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro M2200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the FirePro W7000 launched at $899 and now averages $50. The FirePro W7000 costs 28.6% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.3 (Quadro M2200) vs 86.1 (FirePro W7000) — the FirePro W7000 offers 40.5% better value. The Quadro M2200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro M2200FirePro W7000
MSRP
$500-44%
$899
Avg Price (30d)
$70
$50-29%
Performance per Dollar
61.3
86.1+40%
Codename
GM206
Pitcairn
Release
January 11 2017
June 13 2012
Ranking
#479
#477