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FirePro 3D V5800 vs Quadro 2000 D

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FirePro 3D V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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Quadro 2000 D

2011Core: 625 MHz
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FirePro 3D V5800 vs Quadro 2000 D Performance Spectrum

FirePro 3D V5800
1 GB 74
1,232
0.0%
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brand logoRadeon R7 340
brand logoRadeon R7 430
brand logoRadeon RX 5500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
Quadro 2000 D
4 GB 62
1,239
+0.6%
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brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce GT 645M
brand logoGeForce 840M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro 3D V5800 vs Quadro 2000 D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V5800

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($479 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 24.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.6 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌19.4% higher power demand at 74W vs 62W.
  • ❌28.7% longer card at 229mm vs 178mm.

Quadro 2000 D

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
  • ✅Draws 62W instead of 74W, a 12W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 178mm instead of 229mm, a 51mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    25.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$479 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro 2000 D is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (1,239 vs 1,232), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V5800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V5800 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $120 cheaper on MSRP at $479 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 24.3% (2.6 vs 2.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro 2000 D still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 3D V5800 vs Quadro 2000 D Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 3D V5800

The FirePro 3D V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

NVIDIA

Quadro 2000 D

The Quadro 2000 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,239 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 and the Quadro 2000 D reaches 1,239 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800Quadro 2000 D
G3D Mark Score
1,232
1,239
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Fermi
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
800+317%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS+130%
0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+25%
32
L1 Cache
80 KB
256 KB+220%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800Quadro 2000 D
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V5800 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 D carries 4 GB. Quadro 2000 D gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V5800 and 64-bit on the Quadro 2000 D.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800Quadro 2000 D
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
4 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800Quadro 2000 D
DirectX
11.0
12 (11_0)+9%
OpenGL
4.1
4.6+12%
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800Quadro 2000 D
Encoder
UVD 2.3
—
Decoder
UVD 2.3
NVDEC 1
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 17.6% difference. The Quadro 2000 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 178mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800Quadro 2000 D
TDP
74W
62W-16%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
178mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
90°C
75°C-17%
Perf/Watt
16.6
20.0+20%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V5800 came in at $479, while the Quadro 2000 D launched at $599. On MSRP, FirePro 3D V5800 was 20% cheaper ($120 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.6 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 2.1 (Quadro 2000 D) — the FirePro 3D V5800 offers 23.8% better value. The newer card here is Quadro 2000 D (2011 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800Quadro 2000 D
MSRP
$479-20%
$599
Performance per Dollar
2.6+24%
2.1
Codename
Juniper
GF106
Release
April 26 2010
October 5 2011
Ranking
#780
#892
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