GeForce GTX 960A vs Quadro M1200

When comparing GeForce GTX 960A 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 960A 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 960A Quadro M1200
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 45 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 960A has 66% more power consumption, than Quadro M1200.
  • Quadro M1200 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 960A.
  • GeForce GTX 960A is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1200 - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M1200 are build with Maxwell architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 38 MHz higher, than Quadro M1200.
  • GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M1200 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 12 MHz higher, than Quadro M1200.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 18−20
ultra / 1080p 7−8 10−12
QHD / 1440p 2−3 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 58% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 960A Quadro M1200
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
Code name GM107 N17P-Q1
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 13 March 2015 13 January 2017
Pipelines 640 640
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 991 MHz
Boost Clock 1085 MHz 1150 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 43.40
Floating-point performance 1,389 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80.19 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 180 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
3D Stereo +
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