Quadro M5500 vs T1200 Mobile
Quadro M5500
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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 M5500 is positioned at rank 141 and the T1200 Mobile is on rank 10, so the T1200 Mobile offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5500
Performance Per Dollar T1200 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T1200 Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The T1200 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M5500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T1200 Mobile.
| Insight | Quadro M5500 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M5500 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 M5500 and T1200 Mobile
Quadro M5500
The Quadro M5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1165 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,915 points.
T1200 Mobile
The T1200 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,805 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M5500 scores 7,915 and the T1200 Mobile reaches 7,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5500 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5500) vs 1,024 (T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1165 MHz vs 1425 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,915+1% | 7,805 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Boost Clock | 1165 MHz | 1425 MHz+22% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro M5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the T1200 Mobile has 4 GB. The Quadro M5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500) vs 12.1 (T1200 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500) vs NVENC 6.0 (T1200 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Maxwell) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1200 Mobile).
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Maxwell) | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Maxwell) | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5500 draws 150W versus the T1200 Mobile's 95W — a 44.9% difference. The T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5500) vs 350W (T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 95W-37% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 52.8 | 82.2+56% |
Value Analysis
The T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | — |
| Release | April 8 2016 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #321 | #325 |
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