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Quadro 2000
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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 2000 is positioned at rank 314 and the GeForce GT 1010 is on rank 98, so the GeForce GT 1010 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 1010
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 1010 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 1010 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 1010 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $70 for the GeForce GT 1010, it costs 64% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 173.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+173.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 2000 and GeForce GT 1010
Quadro 2000
The Quadro 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. 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: 948 points. Launch price was $599.
GeForce GT 1010
The GeForce GT 1010 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2021. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 972 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 2000 scores 948 and the GeForce GT 1010 reaches 972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GT 1010 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000) vs 256 (GeForce GT 1010). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000) vs 0.7516 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1010).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 948 | 972+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 256+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 0.7516 TFLOPS+57% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+100% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 1010 has 512 MB. The Quadro 2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Quadro 2000) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GT 1010). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (12_1)+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro 2000) vs None (GeForce GT 1010). Decoder: VP4 vs VP8 (Feature Set H).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | None |
| Decoder | VP4 | VP8 (Feature Set H) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2000 draws 62W versus the GeForce GT 1010's 30W — a 69.6% difference. The GeForce GT 1010 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1010). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 178mm vs 147mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W | 30W-52% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 178mm | 147mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3 | 32.4+112% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce GT 1010 launched at $70 and now averages $70. The Quadro 2000 costs 64.3% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.9 (Quadro 2000) vs 13.9 (GeForce GT 1010) — the Quadro 2000 offers 172.7% better value. The GeForce GT 1010 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $70-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-64% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.9+173% | 13.9 |
| Codename | GF106 | GP108 |
| Release | December 24 2010 | January 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #902 | #895 |
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