GeForce GTX 660 vs Quadro M2000

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 660 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+234.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 GTX 660 and Quadro M2000

GeForce GTX 660

The GeForce GTX 660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,040 points. Launch price was $229.

Quadro M2000

The Quadro M2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 796 MHz to 1163 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,026 points. Launch price was $437.75.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660 scores 4,040 and the Quadro M2000 reaches 4,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660 is built on Kepler while the Quadro M2000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 768 (Quadro M2000). Raw compute: 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660) vs 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1163 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2000
G3D Mark Score	4,040	4,026
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960+25%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.981 TFLOPS+11%	1.786 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	1163 MHz+13%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	80 KB	288 KB+260%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2000
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 660 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2000 has 4 GB. The Quadro M2000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660) vs 1 MB (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2000
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 12_1 (Quadro M2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2000
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2000
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660 draws 140W versus the Quadro M2000's 75W — a 60.5% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 660) vs 350W (Quadro M2000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660	Quadro M2000
TDP	140W	75W-46%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	167mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	28.9	53.7+86%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 660 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro M2000 launched at $0 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 660 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 269.3 (GeForce GTX 660) vs 80.5 (Quadro M2000) — the GeForce GTX 660 offers 234.5% better value. The Quadro M2000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).