GeForce 820A vs Quadro 1000M
GeForce 820A
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Quadro 1000M
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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 820A is positioned at rank 452 and the Quadro 1000M is on rank 199, so the Quadro 1000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820A
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 1000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 820A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 1000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 820A | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 820A 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 820A and Quadro 1000M
GeForce 820A
The GeForce 820A 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: 556 points.
Quadro 1000M
The Quadro 1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $200.89.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 820A scores 556 and the Quadro 1000M reaches 555 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 820A is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 1000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 820A) vs 512 (Quadro 1000M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A) vs 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro 1000M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1072 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 556 | 555 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 512+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 1.017 TFLOPS+73% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+7% | 1072 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 820A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 1000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 1000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820A) vs 2 MB (Quadro 1000M) — the Quadro 1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 820A draws 33W versus the Quadro 1000M's 40W — a 19.2% difference. The GeForce 820A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820A) vs 350W (Quadro 1000M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-18% | 40W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.8+21% | 13.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Quadro 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GM107 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #832 | #594 |
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