GeForce GTX 870M vs Quadro 7000

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. The GeForce GTX 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the Quadro 7000 is on rank 398, so the GeForce GTX 870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

98%

#133

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

307%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

278%

#136

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

278%

#140

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#141

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

251%

#143

GeForce GTX 870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

99%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 7000

#382

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

61554%

#397

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

100%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

100%

#399

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

100%

#400

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

96%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

96%

#402

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

92%

#403

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

83%

#405

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

83%

#406

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

75%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

71%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

67%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

67%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 7000.

Insight	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro 7000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M Benchmark Check

Quadro 7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 870M and Quadro 7000

GeForce GTX 870M

The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the Quadro 7000 reaches 3,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the Quadro 7000 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 512 (Quadro 7000). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro 7000
G3D Mark Score	3,536	3,505
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1344+163%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.599 TFLOPS+95%	1.3322 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	48+100%
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	112 KB	896 KB+700%
L2 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro 7000
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 6 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 768 KB (Quadro 7000) — the Quadro 7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Quadro 7000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the Quadro 7000's 204W — a 68.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (Quadro 7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.