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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. The Quadro 2000 is positioned at rank #314 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2042.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 2000.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2042.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2042.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 91.3% better value per dollar than the Quadro 2000.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+91.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro 2000 scores 948 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 2042.6%. The Quadro 2000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 948 | 20,312+2043% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 4864+2433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+3275% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 32 | 152+375% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.8 MB+1820% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 2000 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro 2000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 8 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Quadro 2000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro 2000) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VP4 vs NVDEC (Ampere).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VP4 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2000 draws 62W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 105.3% difference. The Quadro 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 178mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W-69% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 178mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3 | 101.6+564% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Quadro 2000 costs 91.1% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.9 (Quadro 2000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 91.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $399-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-91% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.9 | 72.5+91% |
| Codename | GF106 | GA104 |
| Release | December 24 2010 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #902 | #73 |
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