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.

GeForce 930MX vs Quadro 2000 D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 930MX vs Quadro 2000 D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 930MX

2016

Why buy it

✅35.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $519 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 672.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 62W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro 2000 D

2011

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 930MX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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648.8% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 16.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
❌264.7% higher power demand at 62W vs 17W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 930MX is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 35.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.1% in PassMark G3D (1,278 vs 1,239), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 930MX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 930MX makes the most sense to buy today. It is $519 cheaper on MSRP at $80 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 672.3% (16.0 vs 2.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 930MX vs Quadro 2000 D Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 930MX gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 2000 D leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 2000 D
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 930MX has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 D carries 4 GB. Quadro 2000 D gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 930MX and 64-bit on the Quadro 2000 D. 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

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 930MX came in at $80, while the Quadro 2000 D launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce 930MX was 86.6% cheaper ($519 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.0 (GeForce 930MX) vs 2.1 (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce 930MX offers 661.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 930MX (2016 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 2000 D
MSRP	$80-87%	$599
Performance per Dollar	16.0+662%	2.1
Codename	GM108	GF106
Release	March 1 2016	October 5 2011
Ranking	#805	#892

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