GRID M60-2Q vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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.

GRID M60-2Q vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q FPS Benchmarks

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

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GRID M60-2Q vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M60-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌181.3% higher power demand at 225W vs 80W.

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 225W, a 145W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro P2000 Max-Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.9% in PassMark G3D (5,353 vs 5,203), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M60-2Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID M60-2Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro P2000 Max-Q still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID M60-2Q vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q Technical Specifications

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

GRID M60-2Q

The GRID M60-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,203 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-2Q scores 5,203 and the Quadro P2000 Max-Q reaches 5,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P2000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-2Q) vs 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	5,203	5,353+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1468 MHz+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GRID M60-2Q and 128-bit on the Quadro P2000 Max-Q.

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-2Q draws 225W versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 80W — a 95.1% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-2Q) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
TDP	225W	80W-64%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	23.1	66.9+190%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro P2000 Max-Q (2017 vs 2015).

Feature	GRID M60-2Q	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
MSRP	$3000	—
Codename	GM204	GP107GL
Release	August 30 2015	July 5 2017
Ranking	#433	#426

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