GeForce GTX 765M SLI vs Quadro 7000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

2013Core: 850 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

2012Core: 651 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

2013

Why buy it

  • Draws 130W instead of 204W, a 74W reduction.
  • More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $14,499 MSRP).

Quadro 7000

2012

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($14,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 56.9% higher power demand at 204W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 765M SLI better than Quadro 7000?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,614 vs 3,505 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 765M SLI is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (130W vs 204W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 765M SLI is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012 and a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 765M SLI is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 765M SLI is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $14,499 MSRP, and you are getting 3.1% higher G3D Mark. Quadro 7000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Quadro 7000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro 7000 is 2012 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 3,505 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
1080p
low47 FPS81 FPS
medium38 FPS69 FPS
high26 FPS56 FPS
ultra15 FPS37 FPS
1440p
low37 FPS71 FPS
medium27 FPS61 FPS
high17 FPS45 FPS
ultra9 FPS29 FPS
4K
low12 FPS25 FPS
medium10 FPS24 FPS
high6 FPS16 FPS
ultra6 FPS14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
1080p
low95 FPS120 FPS
medium66 FPS100 FPS
high47 FPS81 FPS
ultra31 FPS58 FPS
1440p
low52 FPS83 FPS
medium31 FPS64 FPS
high21 FPS52 FPS
ultra15 FPS38 FPS
4K
low18 FPS40 FPS
medium11 FPS32 FPS
high9 FPS30 FPS
ultra7 FPS24 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
1080p
low163 FPS158 FPS
medium130 FPS126 FPS
high108 FPS105 FPS
ultra81 FPS79 FPS
1440p
low122 FPS118 FPS
medium98 FPS95 FPS
high81 FPS79 FPS
ultra61 FPS59 FPS
4K
low81 FPS79 FPS
medium65 FPS63 FPS
high54 FPS53 FPS
ultra41 FPS39 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
1080p
low143 FPS158 FPS
medium113 FPS126 FPS
high79 FPS105 FPS
ultra50 FPS79 FPS
1440p
low83 FPS118 FPS
medium62 FPS95 FPS
high47 FPS79 FPS
ultra31 FPS59 FPS
4K
low44 FPS79 FPS
medium31 FPS63 FPS
high23 FPS53 FPS
ultra15 FPS39 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 765M SLI and Quadro 7000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,614 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI scores 3,614 and the Quadro 7000 reaches 3,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is built on Kepler while the Quadro 7000 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 765M SLI) vs 512 (Quadro 7000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
G3D Mark Score
3,614+3%
3,505
Architecture
Kepler
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
1536+200%
512

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro 7000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
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 765M SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 7000 has 6 GB. The Quadro 7000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI draws 130W versus the Quadro 7000's 204W — a 44.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 765M SLI) vs 350W (Quadro 7000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
TDP
130W-36%
204W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
27.8+62%
17.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIQuadro 7000
MSRP
$14499
Codename
GF110
Release
May 30 2013
May 2 2012
Ranking
#486
#541