AMD Radeon 890M vs NVIDIA Quadro K2200 Comparison

The AMD Radeon 890M holds a commanding lead over the NVIDIA Quadro K2200 in the two shared benchmark tests, with the gap being so wide that the comparison is less about subtle differences and more about generational dominance. The Quadro K2200, while a capable professional card from its era, is simply outmatched by the integrated Radeon 890M in raw computational throughput. Benchmark results indicate that the 890M is the superior choice for any workload leveraging these specific APIs, though the K2200's status as a dedicated discrete card offers other considerations.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive victory for the AMD Radeon 890M in every head-to-head comparison. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the 890M scores 37,254 against the K2200's 11,431. This represents a delta of -69.3%, meaning the 890M is approximately 226% faster than the K2200 in this workload. This is not a marginal improvement; it is a massive leap in compute performance.

The Vulkan results paint an even more striking picture. The Radeon 890M achieves a score of 40,808, while the Quadro K2200 manages only 10,090. The delta here is -75.3%, indicating the 890M's score is over four times higher. For context, this performance gap completely eclipses the differences seen among the K2200's nearest rivals, which are all within a 1.2% delta of its average score. The 890M is not just ahead; it is in a different performance class.

These results are consistent with the average benchmark scores for each GPU. The K2200 has an average benchmark score of 10,761, placing it in the 49th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce MX350 with an average score of 10,883 and the AMD Radeon Pro 450 with 10,804, are all within a very tight margin, confirming that the K2200 sits at a specific performance tier. In contrast, the 890M's average score of 9,210 is lower, which seems contradictory. However, this is because the 890M's average is dragged down by a series of low Passmark scores (e.g., 33 in DirectX 10, 37 in DirectX 12, and 97 in DirectX 9), which likely reflect specific driver or compatibility limitations in those legacy tests. Its modern API performance, as shown in Geekbench, is exceptional.

The data suggests that in the two tests where both GPUs are measured, the AMD Radeon 890M is unequivocally the winner. The 890M's performance in Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan indicates that for modern compute and graphics APIs, it holds a massive advantage over the older NVIDIA Quadro K2200.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is profound, explaining the benchmark results. The NVIDIA Quadro K2200 is built on the Maxwell architecture, specifically using the GM107 chip, and is part of the Quadro Kepler (Kx200) generation. It is fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. The AMD Radeon 890M, conversely, uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture with the Strix Point chip and belongs to the Navi III IGP generation. It is built on a much more advanced 4 nm process, also at TSMC.

This process difference is stark. The K2200 has 1,870 million transistors on a 148 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 12.6M per mm². The 890M, while having a larger die at 233 mm², packs a staggering 34,000 million transistors, achieving a density of 145.9M per mm². This is over an order of magnitude higher, enabling far more complex and efficient compute units.

Core configurations also differ significantly. The K2200 features 640 shading units, 40 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 16 render output units (ROPs). The 890M more than doubles these numbers with 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Furthermore, the 890M includes 16 dedicated ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the Maxwell-based K2200. The clock speeds also favor the 890M, with a boost clock of 2900 MHz compared to the K2200's 1124 MHz, though the K2200's base clock of 1046 MHz is higher than the 890M's 400 MHz base clock.

These architectural differences translate directly to raw throughput numbers. The K2200 has a pixel rate of 17.98 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 44.96 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 1,438.7 GFLOPS. The 890M achieves a pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 185.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute at 5.939 TFLOPS. The 890M's FP16 performance is also 5.939 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio, while the K2200's FP16 performance is not recorded. The 890M is fundamentally a more modern, powerful, and feature-rich processor.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance in OpenCL?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M is significantly faster, scoring 37,254 in Geekbench OpenCL compared to the NVIDIA Quadro K2200's 11,431, a 69.3% difference in favor of the 890M.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon 890M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the 890M has 16 dedicated ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA Quadro K2200, based on the Maxwell architecture, has no ray tracing cores at all.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The K2200 has a higher average benchmark score of 10,761, placing it in the 49th percentile. The 890M's average is 9,210, in the 45th percentile, but this figure is heavily influenced by low scores in specific legacy Passmark tests.

Q: What are their respective memory configurations?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro K2200 uses 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 80.19 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Radeon 890M uses System Shared memory, meaning its size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all system-dependent.

Q: What is the difference in their process technology?

A: The K2200 is built on a 28 nm process, while the 890M is built on a much more advanced 4 nm process, both at TSMC. This leads to a massive difference in transistor density: 12.6M per mm² for the K2200 versus 145.9M per mm² for the 890M.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M has a significantly higher boost clock of 2900 MHz, compared to the NVIDIA Quadro K2200's boost clock of 1124 MHz.

Specification Differences

The following table outlines the key differences in their specifications, as recorded in the database.

| Specification | NVIDIA Quadro K2200 | AMD Radeon 890M |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.5 |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | 1,870 million | 34,000 million |

| Die Size | 148 mm² | 233 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 12.6M / mm² | 145.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1046 MHz | 400 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 2900 MHz |

| Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 | System Shared |

| Memory Bus | 128 bit | System Shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 80.19 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading Units | 640 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 40 | 64 |

| ROPs | 16 | 32 |

| RT Cores | None | 16 |

| Pixel Rate | 17.98 GPixel/s | 92.80 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 44.96 GTexel/s | 185.6 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 1,438.7 GFLOPS | 5.939 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | None Recorded | 5.939 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 68 W | 15 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | IGP |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| DirectX Support | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| Release Date | 2014-07-21 | 2024-07-14 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

The Verdict

The data leads to a clear conclusion: the AMD Radeon 890M is the superior GPU in terms of raw performance and modern feature support. Its decisive wins in both Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan benchmarks, with scores over three times higher than the K2200, demonstrate a massive generational leap in compute capability. The 890M also offers modern features like ray tracing support and a much higher boost clock, all within a dramatically lower 15 W TDP compared to the K2200's 68 W.

However, the NVIDIA Quadro K2200 is not without its own merits. As a dedicated discrete card with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory, it offers a fixed memory allocation that does not depend on the system's main RAM. For systems where dedicated video memory is a strict requirement, or where the system's shared memory performance is poor, the K2200 could be a more stable choice. Its single-slot design and lack of power connectors also make it easy to install in a wide range of systems.

The choice depends entirely on the use case. For any modern, performance-sensitive workload using current APIs, the AMD Radeon 890M is the clear and obvious choice. Its performance advantage is so large that it overrides all other considerations. The K2200 is a product of its time, and while it remains a functional GPU, it is outclassed in every measurable performance metric by the 890M.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the use-case split is clear.

The AMD Radeon 890M wins in:

• Modern Compute and Graphics: The 890M dominates in Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan, making it the ideal choice for applications that leverage these APIs, such as newer games, 3D rendering, and general-purpose GPU computing.
• Performance per Watt: With a TDP of 15 W versus the K2200's 68 W, the 890M delivers vastly superior performance while consuming significantly less power, making it perfect for laptops and power-efficient systems.
• Advanced Features: The inclusion of 16 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate means the 890M is ready for current and upcoming gaming and rendering technologies, which the K2200 cannot handle.

The NVIDIA Quadro K2200 wins in:

• Dedicated Memory Scenarios: The K2200's 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory is a distinct advantage in situations where the system's shared memory is slow or where a fixed memory allocation is required for stability. This is not a performance win, but a system architecture compatibility win.
• Legacy Software Compatibility: While the 890M has higher raw scores, the K2200's architecture and driver support may be more stable for older professional applications that are not optimized for the newer RDNA 3.5 architecture. The database shows the 890M has low scores in some legacy Passmark tests (DirectX 9, 10, 12), which could indicate potential issues with older software.
• Physical Installation: The K2200 is a single-slot, low-power card with no power connectors, making it a straightforward addition to any desktop system with a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot. The 890M is an IGP, which requires a compatible motherboard and CPU to use at all.