Quadro M2200 vs FirePro W7000 Adapter

Quadro M2200

2017Core: 695 MHzBoost: 1036 MHz

FirePro W7000 Adapter

2012Core: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M2200

4,294

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5050

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

FirePro W7000 Adapter

150

4,383

+2.1%

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 Adapter is on rank 219, 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 Adapter

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

91%

#96

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

89%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

86%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

86%

#204

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3027%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

100%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

98%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

98%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

93%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

93%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7000 Adapter is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M2200.

Insight	Quadro M2200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
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 Adapter offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 Adapter holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $70), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 376.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M2200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+376.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2200 and FirePro W7000 Adapter

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.

FirePro W7000 Adapter

The FirePro W7000 Adapter 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: 4,383 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2200 scores 4,294 and the FirePro W7000 Adapter reaches 4,383 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2200 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro W7000 Adapter uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro M2200) vs 1,280 (FirePro W7000 Adapter). Raw compute: 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000 Adapter).

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
G3D Mark Score	4,294	4,383+2%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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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 Adapter) — the Quadro M2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	2nd Gen NVDEC	UVD
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

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

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W7000 Adapter
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+167%	29.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M2200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the FirePro W7000 Adapter launched at $899 and now averages $15. The FirePro W7000 Adapter costs 78.6% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.3 (Quadro M2200) vs 292.2 (FirePro W7000 Adapter) — the FirePro W7000 Adapter offers 376.7% better value. The Quadro M2200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).