FireStream 9270 vs Quadro M1200

When comparing FireStream 9270 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 FireStream 9270 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

  FireStream 9270 Quadro M1200
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI
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  • FireStream 9270 has 255% more power consumption, than Quadro M1200.
  • Quadro M1200 has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1200 - in Mobile workstations.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro M1200 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M1200 is 241 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro M1200 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M1200 is 1400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 18−20
ultra / 1080p 2−3 10−12
QHD / 1440p 2−3 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 14−16 35−40
medium / 1080p 7−8 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1200 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 216% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Quadro M1200
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 N17P-Q1
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 13 November 2008 13 January 2017
Pipelines 800 640
Core clock speed 750 MHz 991 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12
Shader Model 4.1 5.0
OpenGL 3.3 4.5
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
3D Stereo +
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