Quadro M1200 vs Radeon R9 M390X

When comparing Quadro M1200 and Radeon R9 M390X, 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 Quadro M1200 and Radeon R9 M390X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M1200 and Radeon R9 M390X are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: Quadro M1200 and Radeon R9 M390X are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or Radeon R9 M390X here:

Main Specs

  Quadro M1200 Radeon R9 M390X
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • Radeon R9 M390X has 122% more power consumption, than Quadro M1200.
  • Quadro M1200 and Radeon R9 M390X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Quadro M1200 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M390X - in Laptops.
  • Quadro M1200 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R9 M390X - with GCN 3.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M1200 is 268 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M390X.
  • Quadro M1200 and Radeon R9 M390X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 18−20 21−24
ultra / 1080p 10−12 12−14
QHD / 1440p 5−6 8−9
4K / 2160p 4−5 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 40−45
medium / 1080p 21−24 27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 25% more, than Quadro M1200.

Full Specs

  Quadro M1200 Radeon R9 M390X
Architecture Maxwell GCN 3
Code name N17P-Q1 Amethyst (XT) / Tonga
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 13 January 2017 9 June 2015
Pipelines 640 2048
Core clock speed 991 MHz 723 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 1870 Million 5,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 92.54
Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12
Shader Model 5.0 6.3
OpenGL 4.5 4.4
OpenCL Not Listed
Vulkan +
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Laptop size large large
Optimus +
Eyefinity +
HD3D +
PowerTune +
DualGraphics +
ZeroCore +
Switchable graphics +
Mantle +
Display Port 1.2
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
3D Stereo +
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