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 GT 745A 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 GT 745A 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 GT 745A

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 502.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.5 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 62W, a 29W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 2000 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB 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

✅24.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌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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505.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 12.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌87.9% higher power demand at 62W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro 2000 D is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (1,239 vs 1,234), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GT 745A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2013 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 745A makes the most sense to buy today. It is $500 cheaper on MSRP at $99 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 502.6% (12.5 vs 2.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro 2000 D still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 745A vs Quadro 2000 D Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GT 745A

The GeForce GT 745A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,234 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 GT 745A scores 1,234 and the Quadro 2000 D reaches 1,239 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745A is built on Kepler while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro 2000 D
G3D Mark Score	1,234	1,239
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7027 TFLOPS+46%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	256 KB+700%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 745A 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 GT 745A	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 GT 745A has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 D carries 4 GB. Quadro 2000 D gives you 700% 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 GT 745A and 64-bit on the Quadro 2000 D.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro 2000 D
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
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 (11_0) (GeForce GT 745A) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro 2000 D
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 745A) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro 2000 D
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 745A draws 33W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 61.1% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745A) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro 2000 D
TDP	33W-47%	62W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	178mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	37.4+87%	20.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 745A came in at $99, while the Quadro 2000 D launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce GT 745A was 83.5% cheaper ($500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.5 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 2.1 (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 495.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 745A (2013 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro 2000 D
MSRP	$99-83%	$599
Performance per Dollar	12.5+495%	2.1
Codename	GK107	GF106
Release	August 26 2013	October 5 2011
Ranking	#811	#892

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