FirePro M2000 vs Quadro FX 2800M

CPU

GPU

FirePro M2000

2012Core: 800 MHz

Quadro FX 2800M

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M2000

426

+2.7%

Radeon HD 6410D

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

415

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro M2000 is positioned at rank 323 and the Quadro FX 2800M is on rank 106, so the Quadro FX 2800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M2000

#307

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10404%

#322

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

100%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

98%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

96%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

96%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

92%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

91%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

89%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

89%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

89%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

88%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2800M

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

98%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

96%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

92%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

91%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

90%

#91

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1068%

#106

Quadro FX 2800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

94%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

91%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

91%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 2800M.

Insight	FirePro M2000	Quadro FX 2800M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M2000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro M2000 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 2800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M2000 and Quadro FX 2800M

FirePro M2000

The FirePro M2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 426 points.

Quadro FX 2800M

The Quadro FX 2800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M2000 scores 426 and the Quadro FX 2800M reaches 415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M2000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 2800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M2000) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2800M). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M2000) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M).

Feature	FirePro M2000	Quadro FX 2800M
G3D Mark Score	426+3%	415
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS+65%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M2000	Quadro FX 2800M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro M2000	Quadro FX 2800M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M2000 draws 43W versus the Quadro FX 2800M's 189W — a 125.9% difference. The FirePro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M2000) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.