GeForce 710A vs FirePro M2000

CPU

GPU

GeForce 710A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz

FirePro M2000

2012Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 710A

433

+1.6%

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

FirePro M2000

426

0.0%

Radeon HD 6410D

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

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 GeForce 710A is positioned at rank 335 and the FirePro M2000 is on rank 323, so the FirePro M2000 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 GeForce 710A

#325

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

878%

#327

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

796%

#328

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

794%

#332

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

722%

#333

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

717%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

100%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

98%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

91%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

90%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 710A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M2000.

Insight	GeForce 710A	FirePro M2000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $62), it costs 19% less, resulting in a 22% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 710A	FirePro M2000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($62)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

GeForce 710A Benchmark Check

FirePro M2000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 710A and FirePro M2000

GeForce 710A

The GeForce 710A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 433 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 710A scores 433 and the FirePro M2000 reaches 426 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710A is built on Maxwell while the FirePro M2000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710A) vs 640 (FirePro M2000). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M2000).

Feature	GeForce 710A	FirePro M2000
G3D Mark Score	433+2%	426
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS+42%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB+20%	160 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 710A	FirePro M2000
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 GeForce 710A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M2000 has 1 GB. The GeForce 710A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 710A) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M2000) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 710A	FirePro M2000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A) vs 11.1 (FirePro M2000). Vulkan: 1.0 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce 710A	FirePro M2000
DirectX	12 (11_0)+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.0	None
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 710A) vs UVD 3 (FirePro M2000). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M2000).

Feature	GeForce 710A	FirePro M2000
Encoder	NVENC	UVD 3
Decoder	NVDEC	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 710A draws 33W versus the FirePro M2000's 43W — a 26.3% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710A) vs 350W (FirePro M2000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce 710A	FirePro M2000
TDP	33W-23%	43W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	13.1+32%	9.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 710A launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $62, while the FirePro M2000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The FirePro M2000 costs 19.4% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (GeForce 710A) vs 8.5 (FirePro M2000) — the FirePro M2000 offers 21.4% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).