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Quadro 2000
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Radeon HD 8850M
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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 8850M is on rank 329, so the Quadro 2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8850M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 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 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8850M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 8850M
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 8850M
The Radeon HD 8850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 973 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 2000 scores 948 and the Radeon HD 8850M reaches 973 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 8850M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8850M). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8850M).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 948 | 973+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 0.8 TFLOPS+67% |
| 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 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8850M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8850M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Quadro 2000) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8850M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro 2000) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 8850M). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | UVD3 |
| Decoder | VP4 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2000 draws 62W versus the Radeon HD 8850M's 50W — a 21.4% difference. The Radeon HD 8850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W | 50W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 178mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3 | 19.5+27% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8850M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | GF106 | Venus |
| Release | December 24 2010 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #902 | #894 |
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