GeForce GTX 670
VS
Quadro P2000 Max-Q

GeForce GTX 670 vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 980 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 P2000 Max-Q

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
221%
#16
Quadro P2000 Max-Q
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
66%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P2000 Max-Q.

InsightGeForce GTX 670Quadro P2000 Max-Q
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670 and Quadro P2000 Max-Q

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 5 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670 scores 5,361 and the Quadro P2000 Max-Q reaches 5,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670 is built on Kepler while the Quadro P2000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670) vs 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670Quadro P2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score
5,361
5,353
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1344+75%
768
Boost Clock
980 MHz
1468 MHz+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 670Quadro P2000 Max-Q
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670Quadro P2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670 draws 170W versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 80W — a 72% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 670) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670Quadro P2000 Max-Q
TDP
170W
80W-53%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
82 C
Perf/Watt
31.5
66.9+112%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 670Quadro P2000 Max-Q
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$20
Codename
GK104
GP107GL
Release
May 10 2012
July 5 2017
Ranking
#424
#426