
Quadro 2000 D vs FirePro 3D V8750

Quadro 2000 D
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 2000 D is positioned at rank 288 and the FirePro 3D V8750 is on rank 370, so the Quadro 2000 D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000 D
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000 D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 2000 D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 2000 D holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $500), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1291.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1291.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 2000 D and FirePro 3D V8750

Quadro 2000 D
The Quadro 2000 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,239 points. Launch price was $599.

FirePro 3D V8750
The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 2000 D scores 1,239 and the FirePro 3D V8750 reaches 1,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000 D is built on Fermi while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000 D) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,239 | 1,272+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 2048+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+625% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2000 D comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8750 has 2 GB. The Quadro 2000 D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro 2000 D) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+44% | 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2000 D draws 62W versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 274W — a 126.2% difference. The Quadro 2000 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000 D) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 178mm vs 254mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W-77% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 178mm | 254mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.0+335% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 2000 D launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 and now averages $500. The Quadro 2000 D costs 93% less ($465 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.4 (Quadro 2000 D) vs 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) — the Quadro 2000 D offers 1316% better value. The FirePro 3D V8750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 D | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-67% | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-93% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.4+1316% | 2.5 |
| Codename | GF106 | Tahiti |
| Release | October 5 2011 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #892 | #423 |
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