Quadro 1000M vs GeForce 820A
Quadro 1000M
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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.
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 Quadro 1000M is positioned at rank 199 and the GeForce 820A is on rank 452, so the Quadro 1000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 1000M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 820A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 1000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 1000M | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 820A 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 1000M and GeForce 820A
Quadro 1000M
The Quadro 1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $200.89.
GeForce 820A
The GeForce 820A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 1000M scores 555 and the GeForce 820A reaches 556 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 1000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 820A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 1000M) vs 256 (GeForce 820A). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro 1000M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A). Boost clocks: 1072 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 555 | 556 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+100% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.017 TFLOPS+73% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1072 MHz | 1150 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+100% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 1000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 820A has 512 MB. The Quadro 1000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro 1000M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 820A) — the Quadro 1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 1000M draws 40W versus the GeForce 820A's 33W — a 19.2% difference. The GeForce 820A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 1000M) vs 350W (GeForce 820A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W | 33W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.9 | 16.8+21% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro 1000M | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GM107 | GM108 |
| Release | August 18 2015 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #594 | #832 |
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