GeForce GTX 460 vs Quadro M1200

When comparing GeForce GTX 460 and Quadro M1200, 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 GTX 460 and Quadro M1200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M1200 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M1200 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 Quadro M1200 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 460 Quadro M1200
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 768 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 460 has 255% more power consumption, than Quadro M1200.
  • GeForce GTX 460 has 764 GB more memory, than Quadro M1200.
  • GeForce GTX 460 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1200 - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 460 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M1200 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M1200 is 316 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460.
  • GeForce GTX 460 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M1200 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M1200 is 1400 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−12 18−20
ultra / 1080p 6−7 10−12
QHD / 1440p 1−2 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 24−27 35−40
medium / 1080p 14−16 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1200 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 72% more, than GeForce GTX 460.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 460 Quadro M1200
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name GF104 N17P-Q1
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 12 July 2010 13 January 2017
Pipelines 336 640
Core clock speed 675 MHz 991 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 37.80
Floating-point performance 907.2 gflops
Length 8.25"(210 mm) (21 cm)
Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 86.4 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.1 4.5
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA +
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376"(111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
3D Stereo +
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