GeForce GTX 760A vs Quadro 2000 D

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760A

2014Core: 628 MHzBoost: 657 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro 2000 D

2011Core: 625 MHz
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GeForce GTX 760A vs Quadro 2000 D Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 760A vs Quadro 2000 D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 760A 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 GTX 760A

2014

Why buy it

  • 37.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 138% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 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

  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 760A across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 140.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 4.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 760A is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 37.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro 2000 D instead at 1,239 vs 1,226, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 760A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 760A makes the most sense to buy today. It is $350 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 138% (4.9 vs 2.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 760A vs Quadro 2000 D Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760A

The GeForce GTX 760A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,226 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 760A scores 1,226 and the Quadro 2000 D reaches 1,239 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760A is built on Kepler while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).

FeatureGeForce GTX 760AQuadro 2000 D
G3D Mark Score
1,226
1,239+1%
Architecture
Kepler
Fermi
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
768+300%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.009 TFLOPS+110%
0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
64+100%
32
L1 Cache
64 KB
256 KB+300%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760A 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760AQuadro 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 GTX 760A 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 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 760A and 64-bit on the Quadro 2000 D.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760AQuadro 2000 D
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760AQuadro 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,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 760A) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).

FeatureGeForce GTX 760AQuadro 2000 D
Encoder
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
NVDEC 1
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760A draws 55W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 12% difference. The GeForce GTX 760A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760AQuadro 2000 D
TDP
55W-11%
62W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
178mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
22.3+12%
20.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 760A came in at $249, while the Quadro 2000 D launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 760A was 58.4% cheaper ($350 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 4.9 (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 2.1 (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce GTX 760A offers 133.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 760A (2014 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 760AQuadro 2000 D
MSRP
$249-58%
$599
Performance per Dollar
4.9+133%
2.1
Codename
GK106
GF106
Release
March 17 2014
October 5 2011
Ranking
#813
#892

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