NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 vs NVIDIA Quadro K2200 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly between these two NVIDIA cards, and the outcome is heavily one-sided. The GeForce GTX 670 wins both head-to-head tests in the database, taking the Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan comparisons outright. There is no test in the dataset where the Quadro K2200 comes out ahead of the GTX 670.

Looking at the broader picture, the GTX 670 holds an average benchmark score of 12,773 across all recorded tests, which places it in the 52nd percentile of all GPUs in the database. The Quadro K2200, by contrast, averages 10,761 and sits in the 49th percentile. That percentile gap is modest, roughly three points, but the raw score difference is meaningful: the GTX 670 is about 18.7% higher on average score, calculated from the two cards' averages.

The GTX 670's wins are not narrow. In OpenCL, it scores 15,341 against the K2200's 11,431, a 34.2% advantage. In Vulkan, the gap widens further: 15,553 versus 10,090, which is a 54.1% lead. For any workload that leans on compute or modern graphics APIs, the GTX 670 is clearly the stronger part. The K2200's only saving grace in the data is its lower power draw and smaller physical footprint, but in pure performance terms, it has no recorded victories here.

For a builder deciding between these two, the use case is straightforward: if the priority is raw compute throughput or Vulkan-based rendering and gaming workloads, the GTX 670 is the only choice supported by the numbers. If the priority is a low-power, single-slot card for basic display output or legacy workstation tasks, the K2200 has a role, but it is not a performance win.

Architecture Differences

Both cards are built on a 28 nm process at TSMC, but they come from different NVIDIA architectures and chip designs. The GTX 670 uses the GK104 chip, which is Kepler architecture, part of the GeForce 600 generation. The K2200 uses the GM107 chip, which is Maxwell architecture, and interestingly, its generation is listed as "Quadro Kepler (Kx200)" in the database, though the chip itself is Maxwell. The GTX 670's transistor count is 3,540 million on a 294 mm² die, while the K2200 packs 1,870 million transistors into a 148 mm² die. Transistor density is close: 12.0M per mm² for the GTX 670 versus 12.6M per mm² for the K2200, so the Maxwell design is slightly denser.

The compute resources differ substantially. The GTX 670 has 1,344 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The K2200 has 640 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. That is roughly half the shading units, about a third of the TMUs, and half the ROPs. Clock speeds favor the K2200 in raw frequency: its base clock is 1,046 MHz with a boost of 1,124 MHz, while the GTX 670 runs at 915 MHz base and 980 MHz boost. But the GTX 670's much larger execution resource pool more than compensates. Pixel rate is 27.44 GPixel/s for the GTX 670 versus 17.98 GPixel/s for the K2200. Texture rate is 109.8 GTexel/s versus 44.96 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 2.634 TFLOPS for the GTX 670 and 1,438.7 GFLOPS for the K2200.

Memory configurations also diverge. The GTX 670 has 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 192.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The K2200 has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, giving only 80.19 GB/s. The K2200 doubles capacity but halves bandwidth. Memory clocks are 1,502 MHz (6 Gbps effective) for the GTX 670 and 1,253 MHz (5 Gbps effective) for the K2200. For frame buffer heavy tasks, the K2200's extra capacity could help, but the bandwidth deficit is severe.

Power and physical characteristics differ as well. The GTX 670 has a 170 W TDP, requires two 6-pin power connectors, needs a 450 W suggested PSU, and is a dual-slot card measuring 241 mm long. The K2200 has a 68 W TDP, no power connectors, a 250 W suggested PSU, and is a single-slot card at 202 mm long. Interface support: the GTX 670 is PCIe 3.0 x16, while the K2200 is PCIe 2.0 x16. Display outputs: the GTX 670 offers 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2; the K2200 offers 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort 1.2. API support is similar for DirectX (12 with 11_0 feature level) and OpenGL (4.6), but Vulkan support differs: the GTX 670 lists Vulkan 1.2.175, while the K2200 lists Vulkan 1.4.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes two direct comparisons between these cards, and both favor the GTX 670 by wide margins. In Geekbench OpenCL, the GTX 670 scores 15,341 against the K2200's 11,431. That is a 34.2% advantage. OpenCL workloads often scale with raw shading unit count and memory bandwidth, both of which heavily favor the GTX 670. The K2200's higher clock speed cannot overcome its much smaller execution resource pool.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the gap is even larger. The GTX 670 scores 15,553, while the K2200 scores 10,090, a 54.1% difference. Vulkan performance tends to reward driver optimization and raw throughput, and the GTX 670's Kepler architecture, despite being older, clearly handles this workload better in the recorded data. The K2200's Vulkan score is also notably lower than its OpenCL score, while the GTX 670's Vulkan score is slightly higher than its OpenCL score, suggesting the K2200 loses more performance when moving to Vulkan.

Context from the nearest rivals helps calibrate these results. The GTX 670's average score of 12,773 sits within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT (12,710) and within 0.4% of both the GeForce GTX 590 (12,830) and the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (12,831). It is also 0.6% ahead of the AMD FirePro W5100 (12,847). The K2200's average of 10,761 is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 450 (10,804), 0.7% ahead of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti (10,690), 1.1% behind the GeForce MX350 (10,883), and 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600S (10,629). So the GTX 670 competes in a higher performance tier, while the K2200 sits in a lower one.

For a practical takeaway: if a workload is OpenCL-heavy, expect the GTX 670 to finish roughly a third faster than the K2200. If it is Vulkan-heavy, expect it to be more than half again as fast. Those are not marginal differences; they are generational and architectural gaps.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear answer for most buyers: the GeForce GTX 670 is the faster card in every recorded benchmark. It wins both head-to-head tests, holds a higher average score, and ranks in a higher percentile. If the task involves compute, rendering, or Vulkan-based workloads, the GTX 670 is the only sensible pick from these two.

But there is a legitimate case for the K2200, and it is not about performance. The K2200 draws 68 W versus 170 W, needs no auxiliary power connectors, fits in a single slot, and is shorter at 202 mm versus 241 mm. It also has 4 GB of memory, double the GTX 670's 2 GB, which matters if the workload fits in the larger frame buffer and does not need high bandwidth. For a compact workstation build with a modest PSU, or for driving multiple displays in a low-power office machine, the K2200's physical and electrical profile is far easier to accommodate.

The GTX 670's advantages are not limited to raw speed. It has a wider memory bus (256-bit versus 128-bit), nearly 2.4x the bandwidth, more than double the texture rate, and significantly higher pixel throughput. It also runs on PCIe 3.0 rather than PCIe 2.0. The K2200's higher base and boost clocks do not translate into wins anywhere in the recorded data.

In short: choose the GTX 670 for performance, choose the K2200 only if power, size, or memory capacity are the binding constraints. There is no benchmark in the database where the K2200 beats the GTX 670, so the decision rests entirely on non-performance factors.

FAQ

Q: Which card is faster in OpenCL?

A: The GeForce GTX 670. It scores 15,341 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 34.2% higher than the Quadro K2200's 11,431.

Q: How much faster is the GTX 670 in Vulkan?

A: The GTX 670 scores 15,553 in Geekbench Vulkan against the K2200's 10,090, a 54.1% advantage.

Q: Does the Quadro K2200 win any benchmark?

A: No. In the head-to-head data, the K2200 has 0 wins, while the GTX 670 has 2 wins.

Q: What is the memory difference between the two?

A: The GTX 670 has 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus with 192.3 GB/s bandwidth. The K2200 has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus with 80.19 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card is more power efficient?

A: The Quadro K2200. It has a 68 W TDP and requires no power connectors, while the GTX 670 has a 170 W TDP and needs two 6-pin connectors.

Q: How do their average scores compare overall?

A: The GTX 670 averages 12,773 across all recorded benchmarks, placing in the 52nd percentile. The K2200 averages 10,761, placing in the 49th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every major specification, with only a few shared traits.

• Chip and architecture: GTX 670 uses GK104 (Kepler), K2200 uses GM107 (Maxwell).
• Transistors and die size: GTX 670 has 3,540 million transistors on 294 mm²; K2200 has 1,870 million on 148 mm².
• Base clock: GTX 670 at 915 MHz, K2200 at 1,046 MHz.
• Boost clock: GTX 670 at 980 MHz, K2200 at 1,124 MHz.
• Memory clock: GTX 670 at 1,502 MHz (6 Gbps effective), K2200 at 1,253 MHz (5 Gbps effective).
• Memory size and bus: GTX 670 has 2 GB on 256-bit, K2200 has 4 GB on 128-bit.
• Memory bandwidth: GTX 670 at 192.3 GB/s, K2200 at 80.19 GB/s.
• Shading units: 1,344 for GTX 670, 640 for K2200.
• TMUs: 112 for GTX 670, 40 for K2200.
• ROPs: 32 for GTX 670, 16 for K2200.
• Pixel rate: 27.44 GPixel/s for GTX 670, 17.98 GPixel/s for K2200.
• Texture rate: 109.8 GTexel/s for GTX 670, 44.96 GTexel/s for K2200.
• FP32 compute: 2.634 TFLOPS for GTX 670, 1,438.7 GFLOPS for K2200.
• TDP: 170 W for GTX 670, 68 W for K2200.
• Slot width: Dual-slot for GTX 670, single-slot for K2200.
• Power connectors: 2x 6-pin for GTX 670, none for K2200.
• Suggested PSU: 450 W for GTX 670, 250 W for K2200.
• Bus interface: PCIe 3.0 x16 for GTX 670, PCIe 2.0 x16 for K2200.
• Display outputs: GTX 670 has 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2; K2200 has 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort 1.2.
• Vulkan support: GTX 670 lists 1.2.175, K2200 lists 1.4.
• Dimensions: GTX 670 is 241 mm long, 111 mm high, 38 mm wide; K2200 is 202 mm long, 111 mm high, with no width listed.
• Release date: GTX 670 on 2012-05-09, K2200 on 2014-07-21.
• Launch MSRP: The GTX 670 launched at 399 USD; the K2200 has no recorded launch MSRP.