GeForce GTX 960A 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 960A is positioned at rank 270 and the Quadro 7000 is on rank 398, so the GeForce GTX 960A 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 960A

#260

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

624%

#262

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

565%

#263

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

564%

#267

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

513%

#268

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

509%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

100%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

96%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|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 Quadro 7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960A.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960A	Quadro 7000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 960A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960A holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $300), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 394.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960A	Quadro 7000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+394.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 960A Benchmark Check

Quadro 7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro 7000

GeForce GTX 960A

The GeForce GTX 960A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,465 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 960A scores 3,465 and the Quadro 7000 reaches 3,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960A is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 7000 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 512 (Quadro 7000). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	Quadro 7000
G3D Mark Score	3,465	3,505+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS+4%	1.3322 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	64+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB	896 KB+180%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	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)

The GeForce GTX 960A 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 0.75 MB (Quadro 7000) — the GeForce GTX 960A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	Quadro 7000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960A draws 75W versus the Quadro 7000's 204W — a 92.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 960A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 350W (Quadro 7000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	Quadro 7000
TDP	75W-63%	204W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	46.2+169%	17.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960A launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Quadro 7000 launched at $14499 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 960A costs 80% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.8 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 11.7 (Quadro 7000) — the GeForce GTX 960A offers 394% better value. The GeForce GTX 960A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).