Quadro T1200 Mobile
VS
GeForce GTX 680

Quadro T1200 Mobile vs GeForce GTX 680

NVIDIA

Quadro T1200 Mobile

2021Core: 855 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 680

2012Core: 1006 MHzBoost: 1058 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. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is positioned at rank #30 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 T1200 Mobile

#20
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
158%
#22
143%
#23
143%
#27
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
130%
#28
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
129%
#30
Quadro T1200 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#35
GeForce GTX 960M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#37
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The Quadro T1200 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 680 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 680 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1200 Mobile.

InsightQuadro T1200 MobileGeForce GTX 680
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 (256mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680 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 T1200 Mobile and GeForce GTX 680

NVIDIA

Quadro T1200 Mobile

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. 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 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 680

The GeForce GTX 680 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,609 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro T1200 Mobile scores 5,500 and the GeForce GTX 680 reaches 5,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 680 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680). Raw compute: 2.918 TFLOPS (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1058 MHz.

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGeForce GTX 680
G3D Mark Score
5,500
5,609+2%
Architecture
Turing
Kepler
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
1536+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.918 TFLOPS
3.25 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock
1425 MHz+35%
1058 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
128+100%
L1 Cache
1 MB+669%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGeForce GTX 680
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680) — the Quadro T1200 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGeForce GTX 680
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro T1200 Mobile draws 18W versus the GeForce GTX 680's 195W — a 166.2% difference. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 680). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGeForce GTX 680
TDP
18W-91%
195W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
256mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
98°C
Perf/Watt
305.6+961%
28.8
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Value Analysis

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro T1200 MobileGeForce GTX 680
MSRP
$499
Avg Price (30d)
$40
Codename
TU117
GK104
Release
April 12 2021
March 22 2012
Ranking
#347
#410