Radeon HD 6970 vs Quadro K1200

Radeon HD 6970

2010Boost: 880 MHz

Quadro K1200

2015Core: 954 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6970

250

2,831

0.0%

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

Radeon R7 450

Radeon HD 6870

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

2,965

+4.7%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1200

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

91%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

88%

#127

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1495%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

100%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

99%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

98%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

93%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

92%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

91%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6970.

Insight	Radeon HD 6970	Quadro K1200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (286mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6970 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $184), it costs 46% less, resulting in a 75.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6970	Quadro K1200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+75.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($184)

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.

Radeon HD 6970 Benchmark Check

Quadro K1200 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6970 and Quadro K1200

Radeon HD 6970

The Radeon HD 6970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,831 points. Launch price was $369.

Quadro K1200

The Quadro K1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 28 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,965 points. Launch price was $321.97.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6970 scores 2,831 and the Quadro K1200 reaches 2,965 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6970 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro K1200 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970) vs 512 (Quadro K1200). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970) vs 1.0578 TFLOPS (Quadro K1200). Boost clocks: 880 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970	Quadro K1200
G3D Mark Score	2,831	2,965+5%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+200%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.703 TFLOPS+156%	1.0578 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	880 MHz	1033 MHz+17%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	96+200%	32
L1 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6970	Quadro K1200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6970 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K1200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K1200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6970) vs 2 MB (Quadro K1200) — the Quadro K1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970	Quadro K1200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6970 draws 250W versus the Quadro K1200's 45W — a 139% difference. The Quadro K1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon HD 6970) vs 350W (Quadro K1200). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 6970	Quadro K1200
TDP	250W	45W-82%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	286mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	90	—
Perf/Watt	11.3	65.9+483%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6970 launched at $369 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro K1200 launched at $300 and now averages $184. The Radeon HD 6970 costs 45.7% less ($84 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.3 (Radeon HD 6970) vs 16.1 (Quadro K1200) — the Radeon HD 6970 offers 75.8% better value. The Quadro K1200 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).