Quadro M2200 vs Tesla K20m

NVIDIA

Quadro M2200

2017Core: 695 MHzBoost: 1036 MHz
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NVIDIA

Tesla K20m

2013Core: 706 MHz
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Quadro M2200 vs Tesla K20m Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro M2200 vs Tesla K20m: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro M2200

2017

Why buy it

  • Costs $2,699 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $3,199 MSRP).
  • Delivers 519.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.6 vs 1.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $3,199 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Draws 55W instead of 225W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Tesla K20m

2013

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 539.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,199 MSRPvs$500 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.4 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($3,199 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • 309.1% higher power demand at 225W vs 55W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Tesla K20m is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.2% in PassMark G3D (4,432 vs 4,294), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro M2200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro M2200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,699 cheaper on MSRP at $500 vs $3,199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 519.9% (8.6 vs 1.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Tesla K20m still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Quadro M2200 vs Tesla K20m Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

NVIDIA

Tesla K20m

The Tesla K20m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 2496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,432 points. Launch price was $3,199.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2200 scores 4,294 and the Tesla K20m reaches 4,432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2200 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla K20m uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro M2200) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20m). Raw compute: 2.122 TFLOPS (Quadro M2200) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20m).

FeatureQuadro M2200Tesla K20m
G3D Mark Score
4,294
4,432+3%
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
2496+144%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.122 TFLOPS
3.524 TFLOPS+66%
ROPs
32
40+25%
TMUs
64
208+225%
L1 Cache
384 KB+85%
208 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.25 MB+25%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro M2200Tesla K20m
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M2200 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K20m carries 2 GB. Quadro M2200 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro M2200 and 64-bit on the Tesla K20m. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M2200) vs 1.25 MB (Tesla K20m) — the Tesla K20m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro M2200Tesla K20m
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.25 MB+25%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2200 draws 55W versus the Tesla K20m's 225W — a 121.4% difference. The Quadro M2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2200) vs 350W (Tesla K20m). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro M2200Tesla K20m
TDP
55W-76%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
78.1+296%
19.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro M2200 came in at $500, while the Tesla K20m launched at $3199. On MSRP, Quadro M2200 was 84.4% cheaper ($2699 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.6 (Quadro M2200) vs 1.4 (Tesla K20m) — the Quadro M2200 offers 514.3% better value. The newer card here is Quadro M2200 (2017 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro M2200Tesla K20m
MSRP
$500-84%
$3199
Performance per Dollar
8.6+514%
1.4
Codename
GM206
GK110
Release
January 11 2017
January 5 2013
Ranking
#479
#470

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