GeForce GTX 590 vs Quadro M2000M

GeForce GTX 590

2011Core: 607 MHz

Quadro M2000M

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1098 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 590

365

3,341

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Quadro M2000M

3,410

+2.1%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

About G3D Mark

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2000M

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

99%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

98%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

94%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

92%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

90%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

89%

#162

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2166%

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Quadro M2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

97%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

94%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

93%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

93%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

92%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

91%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

90%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 590.

Insight	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro M2000M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M2000M 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 GTX 590 Benchmark Check

Quadro M2000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 590 and Quadro M2000M

GeForce GTX 590

The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro M2000M

The Quadro M2000M 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: 3,410 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 590 scores 3,341 and the Quadro M2000M reaches 3,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 590 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro M2000M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 640 (Quadro M2000M). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro M2000M
G3D Mark Score	3,341	3,410+2%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024 ×2+60%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS ×2	1.405 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs	48 ×2+200%	16
TMUs	64 ×2+60%	40
L1 Cache	1 MB+223%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro M2000M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 590 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2000M has 4 GB. The Quadro M2000M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 590) vs 2 MB (Quadro M2000M) — the Quadro M2000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro M2000M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 590) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro M2000M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 590) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro M2000M
Encoder	—	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 590 draws 365W versus the Quadro M2000M's 55W — a 147.6% difference. The Quadro M2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX 590) vs 350W (Quadro M2000M). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.