
GeForce 930MX vs Quadro 2000 D

GeForce 930MX
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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 930MX is positioned at rank 289 and the Quadro 2000 D is on rank 288, so the Quadro 2000 D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930MX
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000 D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000 D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $35), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 44.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 930MX and Quadro 2000 D

GeForce 930MX
The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.

Quadro 2000 D
The Quadro 2000 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,239 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the Quadro 2000 D reaches 1,239 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,278+3% | 1,239 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7834 TFLOPS+63% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 930MX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 D has 4 GB. The Quadro 2000 D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce 930MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 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 930MX) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 113.9% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 178mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 17W-73% | 62W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 178mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 75.2+276% | 20.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930MX launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Quadro 2000 D launched at $599 and now averages $35. The GeForce 930MX costs 28.6% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) vs 35.4 (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce 930MX offers 44.4% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Quadro 2000 D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-87% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-29% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.1+44% | 35.4 |
| Codename | GM108 | GF106 |
| Release | March 1 2016 | October 5 2011 |
| Ranking | #805 | #892 |
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