GeForce GT 445M vs Quadro K1200

When comparing GeForce GT 445M and Quadro K1200, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 445M and Quadro K1200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 445M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 445M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GT 445M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 445M Quadro K1200
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Quadro K1200 has 28% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 445M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Quadro K1200 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 445M.
  • GeForce GT 445M is used in Laptops, and Quadro K1200 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 445M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro K1200 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 445M is 122 MHz higher, than Quadro K1200.
  • GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K1200 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K1200 is 3750 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 445M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 14−16
ultra / 1080p 0−1 8−9
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 10−11 30−35
medium / 1080p 1−2 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 316% more, than GeForce GT 445M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 445M Quadro K1200
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name N11E-GE GM107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 3 September 2010 28 January 2015
Pipelines 144 512
Core clock speed 1180 MHz 1058 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 10.6 billion/sec 35.97
Floating-point performance 339.8 gflops 1,151 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 60.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A +
CUDA + 5.0
CUDA cores 144
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 132 Mh/s
Laptop size large
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
Width 1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays 4
nView Desktop Management +
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