Radeon R9 M470X vs Quadro M1200

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M470X

75

3,244

+1.0%

Radeon R7 M465X

Radeon HD 7770

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

3,212

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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 Radeon R9 M470X is positioned at rank #377 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Radeon R9 M470X

#367

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1171%

#369

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1062%

#370

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1059%

#374

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

963%

#375

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

956%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

93%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

92%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M470X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M1200.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470X	Quadro M1200
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M1200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 766.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470X	Quadro M1200
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+766.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 R9 M470X Benchmark Check

Quadro M1200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M470X and Quadro M1200

Radeon R9 M470X

The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 points.

Quadro M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M470X scores 3,244 and the Quadro M1200 reaches 3,212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	Quadro M1200
G3D Mark Score	3,244	3,212
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+40%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+41%	1.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1100 MHz	1150 MHz+5%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	224 KB	320 KB+43%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	Quadro M1200
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	Quadro M1200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M470X draws 75W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	Quadro M1200
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	82°C
Perf/Watt	43.3	71.4+65%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M470X launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Quadro M1200 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Quadro M1200 costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 80.3 (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 offers 763.4% better value. The Quadro M1200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).