FirePro V8700 vs Quadro K2000

FirePro V8700

2011Core: 725 MHz

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V8700

150

1,539

0.0%

1,582

+2.8%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN 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.

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 V8700 is positioned at rank 347 and the Quadro K2000 is on rank 261, so the Quadro K2000 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 V8700

#332

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

98%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

89%

#245

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5596%

#260

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

100%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

#263

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

97%

#264

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

95%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

95%

#266

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

95%

#267

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

94%

#268

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

94%

#269

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

93%

#270

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

93%

#271

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

91%

#272

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#275

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V8700	Quadro K2000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V8700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V8700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $170 (vs $500), it costs 66% less, resulting in a 186.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V8700	Quadro K2000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+186.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($170)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 V8700 Benchmark Check

Quadro K2000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V8700 and Quadro K2000

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.

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).

Feature	FirePro V8700	Quadro 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)

Feature	FirePro V8700	Quadro K2000
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)

The FirePro V8700 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2000 has 2 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V8700) vs 256 KB (Quadro K2000) — the FirePro V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Quadro 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.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Quadro 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).

Feature	FirePro V8700	Quadro 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.

Feature	FirePro V8700	Quadro 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

The FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Quadro K2000 launched at $599 and now averages $500. The FirePro V8700 costs 66% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro V8700) vs 3.2 (Quadro K2000) — the FirePro V8700 offers 184.4% better value. The Quadro K2000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).