Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U vs Quadro M1200
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
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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 Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M1200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 Ryzen 5 6600U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M1200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U, it costs 89% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 776.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+776.6%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U and Quadro M1200
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,206 points. Launch price was $329.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U scores 3,206 and the Quadro M1200 reaches 3,212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200). Boost clocks: 2491 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,206 | 3,212 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+180% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.928 TFLOPS+538% | 1.399 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2491 MHz+117% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M1200 has 4 GB. The Quadro M1200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U draws 132W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 98.3% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W | 45W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 82°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.3 | 71.4+194% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U 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): 9.2 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 80.3 (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 offers 772.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Quadro M1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $40-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.2 | 80.3+773% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | GM107 |
| Release | October 13 2021 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #150 | #567 |
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