Radeon HD 8950 vs Quadro K1200
Radeon HD 8950
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8950.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8950 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K1200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $184 (vs $499), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 184.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8950 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+184.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($499) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8950 and Quadro K1200
Radeon HD 8950
The Radeon HD 8950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8950 scores 2,828 and the Quadro K1200 reaches 2,965 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8950 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K1200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 512 (Quadro K1200). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950) vs 1.0578 TFLOPS (Quadro K1200). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,828 | 2,965+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+250% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+171% | 1.0578 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz+21% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+75% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8950 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K1200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K1200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 8950) vs 2 MB (Quadro K1200) — the Quadro K1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8950 draws 200W versus the Quadro K1200's 45W — a 126.5% difference. The Quadro K1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 8950) vs 350W (Quadro K1200). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 45W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.1 | 65.9+367% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8950 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $499, while the Quadro K1200 launched at $300 and now averages $184. The Quadro K1200 costs 63.1% less ($315 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 16.1 (Quadro K1200) — the Quadro K1200 offers 182.5% better value. The Quadro K1200 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $300-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $499 | $184-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 16.1+182% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM107 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | January 28 2015 |
| Ranking | #454 | #586 |
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