Quadro K1200
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
2,965
MSRP
$300
AVG Price
$184
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro K1200 is positioned at rank #142 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K1200
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro K1200 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro K1200 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K1200 scores 2,965 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.0578 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1033 MHz from a base of 954 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 2,965 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell (2014−2017) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM107 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 512 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 32 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1033 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 954 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 1.0578 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 33.06 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 1,870 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #586 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K1200 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 256 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
| Specification | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K1200 draws 45 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.
| Specification | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 45 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $184 (MSRP: $300), the Quadro K1200 delivers 16 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #142 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #586 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $184 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #142 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #586 |
| Release Date | January 28 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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