Quadro T1200 Mobile vs Tesla K80
Quadro T1200 Mobile
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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 T1200 Mobile is positioned at rank 30 and the Tesla K80 is on rank 343, so the Quadro 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 T1200 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K80
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). 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 Tesla K80 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K80.
| Insight | Quadro T1200 Mobile | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro T1200 Mobile 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 Tesla K80
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.
Tesla K80
The Tesla K80 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2014. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 824 MHz. It has 2496 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,363 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro T1200 Mobile scores 5,500 and the Tesla K80 reaches 5,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is built on Turing while the Tesla K80 uses Kepler 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 2,496 (Tesla K80). Raw compute: 2.918 TFLOPS (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla K80). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 824 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500+3% | 5,363 |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2496 ×2+144% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.918 TFLOPS | 4.113 TFLOPS ×2+41% |
| Boost Clock | 1425 MHz+73% | 824 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 208 ×2+225% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+400% | 0.2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K80) — the Tesla K80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro T1200 Mobile draws 18W versus the Tesla K80's 300W — a 177.4% difference. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1200 Mobile) vs 350W (Tesla K80). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 18W-94% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 305.6+1607% | 17.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro T1200 Mobile | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $5000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | TU117 | GK210 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | November 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #347 | #419 |
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