
T1200 Mobile vs Quadro M5500

T1200 Mobile
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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.
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 T1200 Mobile is positioned at rank 10 and the Quadro M5500 is on rank 141, so the 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 T1200 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T1200 Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The T1200 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M5500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T1200 Mobile.
| Insight | T1200 Mobile | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M5500 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 T1200 Mobile and Quadro M5500
T1200 Mobile
The T1200 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. 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 95W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,805 points.

Quadro M5500
The Quadro M5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1165 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,915 points.
Graphics Performance
The T1200 Mobile scores 7,805 and the Quadro M5500 reaches 7,915 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T1200 Mobile is built on Turing while the Quadro M5500 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (T1200 Mobile) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5500). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1165 MHz.
| Feature | T1200 Mobile | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,805 | 7,915+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1425 MHz+22% | 1165 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T1200 Mobile | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The T1200 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M5500 has 8 GB. The Quadro M5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | T1200 Mobile | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (T1200 Mobile) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | T1200 Mobile | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (T1200 Mobile) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (Maxwell). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1200 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500).
| Feature | T1200 Mobile | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC (Maxwell) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The T1200 Mobile draws 95W versus the Quadro M5500's 150W — a 44.9% difference. The T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1200 Mobile) vs 350W (Quadro M5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | T1200 Mobile | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-37% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 82.2+56% | 52.8 |
Value Analysis
The T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | T1200 Mobile | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | — | GM204 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | April 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #325 | #321 |
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