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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 Radeon HD 4850 is on rank 237, so the Radeon HD 4850 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 Radeon HD 4850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (246mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $199), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 697.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+697.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) |
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 Radeon HD 4850
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.
Radeon HD 4850
The Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 2000 scores 948 and the Radeon HD 4850 reaches 946 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 4850 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4850). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 948 | 946 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 800+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 1 TFLOPS+108% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 2000 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4850 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4850 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| 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 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro 2000) vs None (Radeon HD 4850). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | None |
| Decoder | VP4 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2000 draws 62W versus the Radeon HD 4850's 110W — a 55.8% difference. The Quadro 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000) vs 450W (Radeon HD 4850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 178mm vs 246mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W-44% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 178mm | 246mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3+78% | 8.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Quadro 2000 costs 87.4% less ($174 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.9 (Quadro 2000) vs 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) — the Quadro 2000 offers 689.6% better value. The Quadro 2000 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $199-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-87% | $199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.9+690% | 4.8 |
| Codename | GF106 | RV770 |
| Release | December 24 2010 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #902 | #876 |
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