GeForce GT 1010 vs Quadro 2000

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 GT 1010 is positioned at rank 98 and the Quadro 2000 is on rank 314, so the GeForce GT 1010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 1010

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

522%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

502%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

496%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

495%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

494%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

491%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

485%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

483%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

479%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

477%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

472%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

471%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

462%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

462%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

99%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

89%

#83

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

576%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

88%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

100%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

100%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

97%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

94%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

91%

#107

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

85%

#108

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

85%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

85%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

82%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

81%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

99%

#299

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9350%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

100%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

99%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

97%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

97%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

96%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

96%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

96%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

94%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

90%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

88%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

87%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

87%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

87%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 1010 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 1010 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 1010 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 1010	Quadro 2000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $70 for the GeForce GT 1010, it costs 64% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 173.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 1010	Quadro 2000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+173.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 1010 and Quadro 2000

GeForce GT 1010

The GeForce GT 1010 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2021. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 972 points.

Quadro 2000

The Quadro 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. 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: 948 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 1010 scores 972 and the Quadro 2000 reaches 948 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1010 is built on Pascal while the Quadro 2000 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce GT 1010) vs 192 (Quadro 2000). Raw compute: 0.7516 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1010) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000).

Feature	GeForce GT 1010	Quadro 2000
G3D Mark Score	972+3%	948
Architecture	Pascal	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	256+33%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7516 TFLOPS+57%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	16	32+100%
L1 Cache	32 KB	256 KB+700%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 1010	Quadro 2000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 1010 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 has 1 GB. The Quadro 2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 1010	Quadro 2000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GT 1010) vs 11_0 (Quadro 2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 1010	Quadro 2000
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1010) vs NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro 2000). Decoder: VP8 (Feature Set H) vs VP4.

Feature	GeForce GT 1010	Quadro 2000
Encoder	None	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	VP8 (Feature Set H)	VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 1010 draws 30W versus the Quadro 2000's 62W — a 69.6% difference. The GeForce GT 1010 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1010) vs 350W (Quadro 2000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 147mm vs 178mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 1010	Quadro 2000
TDP	30W-52%	62W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	147mm	178mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	32.4+112%	15.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 1010 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Quadro 2000 launched at $599 and now averages $25. The Quadro 2000 costs 64.3% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.9 (GeForce GT 1010) vs 37.9 (Quadro 2000) — the Quadro 2000 offers 172.7% better value. The GeForce GT 1010 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).