GeForce 9800 GTX+ vs Quadro 2000M

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 9800 GTX+ vs Quadro 2000M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 9800 GTX+ vs Quadro 2000M: 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 9800 GTX+

2008

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 2000M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌172.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 55W.

Quadro 2000M

2015

Why buy it

✅24.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 150W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro 2000M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 55% in PassMark G3D (758 vs 489), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 9800 GTX+ is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 9800 GTX+ makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro 2000M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 9800 GTX+ vs Quadro 2000M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 9800 GTX+

The GeForce 9800 GTX+ is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 points.

Quadro 2000M

The Quadro 2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 758 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9800 GTX+ scores 489 versus the Quadro 2000M's 758 — the Quadro 2000M leads by 55%. The GeForce 9800 GTX+ is built on G9x while the Quadro 2000M uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX+) vs 640 (Quadro 2000M).

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX+	Quadro 2000M
G3D Mark Score	489	758+55%
Architecture	G9x	Maxwell
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	640+186%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 9800 GTX+ gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 2000M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX+	Quadro 2000M
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 9800 GTX+ has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000M carries 2 GB. Quadro 2000M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce 9800 GTX+ and 64-bit on the Quadro 2000M.

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX+	Quadro 2000M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800 GTX+ draws 150W versus the Quadro 2000M's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro 2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX+) vs 350W (Quadro 2000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX+	Quadro 2000M
TDP	150W	55W-63%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	100°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.3	13.8+318%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro 2000M (2015 vs 2008).

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX+	Quadro 2000M
MSRP	$229	—
Codename	NB9E-GTX	GM107
Release	July 15 2008	December 3 2015
Ranking	#825	#550

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