GeForce GTX 860M vs Quadro K1200

When comparing GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M and Quadro K1200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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GeForce GTX 860M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M here:

GeForce GTX 860M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 860M	Quadro K1200
Power consumption (TDP)	75 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	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	4x mini-DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 860M has 66% more power consumption, than Quadro K1200.
GeForce GTX 860M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro K1200 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 860M and Quadro K1200 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
GeForce GTX 860M is used in Laptops, and Quadro K1200 - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 860M and Quadro K1200 are build with Maxwell architecture.
Core clock speed of Quadro K1200 is 261 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M.
GeForce GTX 860M and Quadro K1200 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	5−6	3−4
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	30−35	30−35
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 13% more, than Quadro K1200.
high / 1080p	27−30	24−27
ultra / 1080p	21−24	20−22
QHD / 1440p	10−11	7−8
4K / 2160p	6−7	5−6
low / 720p	55−60	50−55
medium / 1080p	30−33	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Battlefield 5 is 18% more, than Quadro K1200.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 860M and Quadro K1200 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	220−230	200−210
medium / 768p	190−200	170−180
ultra / 1080p	100−110	95−100
QHD / 1440p	60−65	50−55
4K / 2160p	30−35	30−33
high / 768p	150−160	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 11% more, than Quadro K1200.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Quadro K1200.
low / 768p	110−120	100−110
medium / 768p	100−105	90−95
ultra / 1080p	65−70	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Dota 2 is 10% more, than Quadro K1200.
high / 1080p	20−22	16−18
ultra / 1080p	18−20	16−18
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	6−7
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Far Cry 5 is 15% more, than Quadro K1200.
high / 1080p	27−30	24−27
ultra / 1080p	21−24	18−20
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	100−110	95−100
medium / 1080p	55−60	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Fortnite is 9% more, than Quadro K1200.
high / 1080p	27−30	24−27
ultra / 1080p	21−24	20−22
QHD / 1440p	10−12	8−9
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	55−60	50−55
medium / 1080p	30−35	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Forza Horizon 4 is 11% more, than Quadro K1200.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	80−85	75−80
high / 1080p	30−35	27−30
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
QHD / 1440p	4−5	2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Grand Theft Auto V is 9% more, than Quadro K1200.
high / 1080p	10−12	9−10
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
4K / 2160p	3−4	2−3
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Metro Exodus is 16% more, than Quadro K1200.
low / 768p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	−	100−110
medium / 1080p	100−110	100−110
GeForce GTX 860M and Quadro K1200 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	24−27	21−24
ultra / 1080p	18−20	16−18
low / 720p	60−65	55−60
medium / 1080p	24−27	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 10% more, than Quadro K1200.
high / 1080p	14−16	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 11% more, than Quadro K1200.
low / 768p	60−65	50−55
medium / 768p	35−40	30−35
high / 1080p	21−24	18−20
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
4K / 2160p	8−9	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 16% more, than Quadro K1200.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	35−40	30−35
high / 768p	55−60	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in World of Tanks is 3% more, than Quadro K1200.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 860M	Quadro K1200
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Code name	N15P-GX	GM107
Type	Laptop	Workstation
Release date	12 March 2014	28 January 2015
Pipelines	640	512
Core clock speed	797 MHz	1058 MHz
Boost Clock	915 MHz	1124 MHz
Transistor count	1,870 million	1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	43.40	35.97
Floating-point performance	1,389 gflops	1,151 gflops
Length		160 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed		5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	80.0 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	1.1.126	+
CUDA	+	5.0
CUDA cores	1152 or 640
Bus support	PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
SLI options	+
HDMI	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	163 Mh/s	132 Mh/s
Laptop size	medium sized
Standard memory configuration	GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support	Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support	Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support	Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection	+
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI	+
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming	+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder	+
Optimus	+
3D Vision Pro		+
Mosaic		+
Width		1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays		4
nView Desktop Management		+
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GeForce GTX 860M vs Quadro K1200

GeForce GTX 860M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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