Quadro 1000M vs Radeon R7E

NVIDIA

Quadro 1000M

2015Core: 993 MHzBoost: 1072 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7E

2013Core: 800 MHz

Quadro 1000M vs Radeon R7E Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro 1000M vs Radeon R7E FPS Benchmarks

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

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Quadro 1000M vs Radeon R7E: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

Quadro 1000M

2015

Why buy it

  • βœ…29.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • βœ…300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
  • βœ…Draws 40W instead of 55W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon R7E

2013

Why buy it

  • βœ…Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 1000M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌37.5% higher power demand at 55W vs 40W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro 1000M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 29.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon R7E instead at 565 vs 555, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro 1000M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro 1000M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Quadro 1000M vs Radeon R7E Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7E

The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 1000M scores 555 and the Radeon R7E reaches 565 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 1000M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 1000M) vs 512 (Radeon R7E). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro 1000M) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E).

FeatureQuadro 1000MRadeon R7E
G3D Mark Score
555
565+2%
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.017 TFLOPS+24%
0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 1000MRadeon R7E
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 1000M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7E carries 512 MB. Quadro 1000M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro 1000M and 64-bit on the Radeon R7E. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro 1000M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7E) β€” the Quadro 1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 1000MRadeon R7E
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+300%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 1000M draws 40W versus the Radeon R7E's 55W β€” a 31.6% difference. The Quadro 1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 1000M) vs 350W (Radeon R7E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureQuadro 1000MRadeon R7E
TDP
40W-27%
55W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
β€”
1mm
Slots
β€”
0
Perf/Watt
13.9+35%
10.3
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro 1000M (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro 1000MRadeon R7E
MSRP
β€”
$0
Codename
GM107
Cape Verde
Release
August 18 2015
December 20 2013
Ranking
#594
#738

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