Quadro M2200 vs FirePro W8000

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 W8000 is on rank 260, 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 W8000

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

88%

#245

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5554%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

97%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

94%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

91%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W8000.

Insight	Quadro M2200	FirePro W8000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
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	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M2200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M2200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $1,599), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2203.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M2200	FirePro W8000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2203.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($70)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599)

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 W8000

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 W8000

The FirePro W8000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,259 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2200 scores 4,294 and the FirePro W8000 reaches 4,259 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2200 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro W8000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro M2200) vs 1,792 (FirePro W8000). Raw compute: 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro W8000).

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W8000
G3D Mark Score	4,294	4,259
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1792+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.122 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS+52%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	384 KB	448 KB+17%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W8000
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 W8000) — the Quadro M2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W8000
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 W8000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W8000
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 W8000). Decoder: 2nd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W8000).

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W8000
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	2nd Gen NVDEC	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2200 draws 55W versus the FirePro W8000's 225W — a 121.4% difference. The Quadro M2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2200) vs 350W (FirePro W8000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 58°C.

Feature	Quadro M2200	FirePro W8000
TDP	55W-76%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	58°C-28%
Perf/Watt	78.1+313%	18.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M2200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the FirePro W8000 launched at $1599 and now averages $1599. The Quadro M2200 costs 95.6% less ($1529 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.3 (Quadro M2200) vs 2.7 (FirePro W8000) — the Quadro M2200 offers 2170.4% better value. The Quadro M2200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).