GeForce 800A vs FirePro M2000
GeForce 800A
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Performance Spectrum - 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 GeForce 800A is positioned at rank 504 and the FirePro M2000 is on rank 323, so the FirePro M2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800A
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 800A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 800A | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 800A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 800A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 70.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 800A | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+70.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 800A and FirePro M2000
GeForce 800A
The GeForce 800A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 435 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 800A scores 435 and the FirePro M2000 reaches 426 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 800A is built on Maxwell while the FirePro M2000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 800A) vs 640 (FirePro M2000). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 800A) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M2000).
| Feature | GeForce 800A | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 435+2% | 426 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 1.024 TFLOPS+74% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 800A | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 800A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M2000 has 1 GB. The FirePro M2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 800A) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M2000) — the GeForce 800A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 800A) vs 11.1 (FirePro M2000). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+10% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 800A) vs UVD 3 (FirePro M2000). Decoder: VP5 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 800A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M2000).
| Feature | GeForce 800A | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | VP5 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 800A draws 33W versus the FirePro M2000's 43W — a 26.3% difference. The GeForce 800A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 800A) 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 800A | 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 | 13.2+33% | 9.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 800A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro M2000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The GeForce 800A costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.5 (GeForce 800A) vs 8.5 (FirePro M2000) — the GeForce 800A offers 70.6% better value. The GeForce 800A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 800A | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.5+71% | 8.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | Heathrow |
| Release | July 22 2014 | July 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #832 | #710 |
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