GRID P6-2Q vs Quadro M2000

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 P6-2Q vs Quadro M2000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GRID P6-2Q vs Quadro M2000: 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 P6-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Quadro M2000

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2016 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 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro M2000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.5% in PassMark G3D (4,026 vs 3,926), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GRID P6-2Q 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 P6-2Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro M2000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID P6-2Q vs Quadro M2000 Technical Specifications

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

GRID P6-2Q

The GRID P6-2Q 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: 3,926 points.

Quadro M2000

The Quadro M2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 796 MHz to 1163 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,026 points. Launch price was $437.75.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P6-2Q scores 3,926 and the Quadro M2000 reaches 4,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro M2000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 768 (Quadro M2000). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1163 MHz.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro M2000
G3D Mark Score	3,926	4,026+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+170%	1.786 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+1%	1163 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	768 KB+167%	288 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro M2000
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)

The GRID P6-2Q has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2000 carries 4 GB. Quadro M2000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID P6-2Q and 64-bit on the Quadro M2000. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1 MB (Quadro M2000) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro M2000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q) vs 12_1 (Quadro M2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro M2000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000). Decoder: NVDEC 3 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro M2000
Encoder	NVENC 4	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-2Q draws 225W versus the Quadro M2000's 75W — a 100% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-2Q) vs 350W (Quadro M2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro M2000
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	167mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Perf/Watt	17.4	53.7+209%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID P6-2Q came in at $2000, while the Quadro M2000 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro M2000 was 100+% cheaper ($2000 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (GRID P6-2Q) vs Infinity (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Quadro M2000 (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro M2000
MSRP	$2000	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	2.0	Infinity
Codename	GM204	GM206
Release	August 30 2015	April 8 2016
Ranking	#433	#491

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