GeForce GT 820M vs Quadro FX 2700

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 820M is positioned at rank 134 and the Quadro FX 2700 is on rank 203, so the GeForce GT 820M 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 820M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#124

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

300%

#126

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

272%

#127

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

272%

#131

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

247%

#132

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

245%

#134

GeForce GT 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

99%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2700

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

99%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

98%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

94%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

92%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

90%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

90%

#188

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2721%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

97%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

94%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

93%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

92%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 820M is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 820M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 2700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 820M.

Insight	GeForce GT 820M	Quadro FX 2700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GT 820M Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 2700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 820M and Quadro FX 2700

GeForce GT 820M

The GeForce GT 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 542 points.

Quadro FX 2700

The Quadro FX 2700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 543 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 820M scores 542 and the Quadro FX 2700 reaches 543 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 820M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro FX 2700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GT 820M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2700). Raw compute: 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 820M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2700).

Feature	GeForce GT 820M	Quadro FX 2700
G3D Mark Score	542	543
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1536+540%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.659 TFLOPS+167%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96+20%	80
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 820M	Quadro FX 2700
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 820M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2700 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 2700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GT 820M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 2700) — the GeForce GT 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 820M	Quadro FX 2700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 820M draws 100W versus the Quadro FX 2700's 189W — a 61.6% difference. The GeForce GT 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 820M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.