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FirePro V8700 vs Quadro K2000

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FirePro V8700

2011Core: 725 MHz
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Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz
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FirePro V8700 vs Quadro K2000 Performance Spectrum

FirePro V8700
4 GB 150
1,539
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R5 M435
brand logoRadeon HD 8600/8700M
brand logoRadeon R5 430 OEM
brand logoRadeon HD 5770
brand logoRadeon R9 280X
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
Quadro K2000
2 GB 51
1,582
+2.8%
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce 930M
brand logoGeForce GTX 760A
brand logoGeForce GTX 460M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoRTX 2000E Ada Generation
brand logoTITAN V

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 V8700 vs Quadro K2000: 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 V8700

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
  • ❌
    150.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,499 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.0 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • ❌194.1% higher power demand at 150W vs 51W.
  • ❌25.7% longer card at 254mm vs 202mm.

Quadro K2000

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $900 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 157.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.6 vs 1.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 51W instead of 150W, a 99W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 202mm instead of 254mm, a 52mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro K2000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (1,582 vs 1,539), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V8700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro K2000 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $900 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 157.2% (2.6 vs 1.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K2000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro V8700 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro V8700 vs Quadro K2000 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro V8700

The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000

The Quadro K2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 51W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V8700 scores 1,539 and the Quadro K2000 reaches 1,582 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V8700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro K2000 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V8700) vs 384 (Quadro K2000). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000).

FeatureFirePro V8700Quadro K2000
G3D Mark Score
1,539
1,582+3%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Kepler
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280+233%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.856 TFLOPS+153%
0.7327 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+150%
32
L1 Cache
320 KB+900%
32 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V8700Quadro K2000
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 V8700 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2000 carries 2 GB. FirePro V8700 gives you 100% 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 V8700 and 64-bit on the Quadro K2000. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V8700) vs 256 KB (Quadro K2000) — the FirePro V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro V8700Quadro K2000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro V8700Quadro K2000
DirectX
10.1
12 (11_0)+19%
Vulkan
None
1.2
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V8700) vs NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700) vs H.264 (Quadro K2000).

FeatureFirePro V8700Quadro K2000
Encoder
None
NVENC 1st gen
Decoder
UVD 2.0
NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V8700 draws 150W versus the Quadro K2000's 51W — a 98.5% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V8700) vs 350W (Quadro K2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 254mm vs 202mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro V8700Quadro K2000
TDP
150W
51W-66%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
254mm
202mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
60-14%
70°C
Perf/Watt
10.3
31.0+201%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V8700 came in at $1499, while the Quadro K2000 launched at $599. On MSRP, Quadro K2000 was 60% cheaper ($900 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.0 (FirePro V8700) vs 2.6 (Quadro K2000) — the Quadro K2000 offers 160% better value. The newer card here is Quadro K2000 (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V8700Quadro K2000
MSRP
$1499
$599-60%
Performance per Dollar
1.0
2.6+160%
Codename
Cayman
GK107
Release
May 24 2011
March 1 2013
Ranking
#656
#756
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