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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 R5 340 is on rank 136, so the Radeon R5 340 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 R5 340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 340 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon R5 340 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 Quadro 2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 340.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 $25), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 2000 | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 R5 340
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 R5 340
The Radeon R5 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 935 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 2000 scores 948 and the Radeon R5 340 reaches 935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R5 340 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000) vs 384 (Radeon R5 340). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 340).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 948+1% | 935 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 0.9085 TFLOPS+89% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+167% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 340 has 512 MB. The Quadro 2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro 2000) vs 512 KB (Radeon R5 340) — the Radeon R5 340 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2000 draws 62W versus the Radeon R5 340's 50W — a 21.4% difference. The Radeon R5 340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000) vs 300W (Radeon R5 340). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W | 50W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 178mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3 | 18.7+22% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R5 340 launched at $99 and now averages $25. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.9 (Quadro 2000) vs 37.4 (Radeon R5 340) — the Quadro 2000 offers 1.3% better value. The Radeon R5 340 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 2000 | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $99-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.9+1% | 37.4 |
| Codename | GF106 | Lexa |
| Release | December 24 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #902 | #773 |
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