GeForce GTX 485M vs Quadro K1200

When comparing GeForce GTX 485M 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 GTX 485M and Quadro K1200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 485M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 485M 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 GTX 485M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M Quadro K1200
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 45 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 485M has 122% more power consumption, than Quadro K1200.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro K1200 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro K1200 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is used in Laptops, and Quadro K1200 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro K1200 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K1200 is 674 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K1200 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K1200 is 3500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 14−16
ultra / 1080p 7−8 8−9
QHD / 1440p 2−3 3−4
low / 720p 24−27 30−35
medium / 1080p 14−16 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 485M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M Quadro K1200
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name N12E-GTX-A1 GM107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 6 January 2010 28 January 2015
Pipelines 384 512
Core clock speed 384 1058 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 36.8 billion/sec 35.97
Floating-point performance 883.2 gflops 1,151 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A +
CUDA + 5.0
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
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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