Quadro 2000 vs Radeon R7 M270DX

NVIDIA

Quadro 2000

2010Core: 625 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 M270DX

2014Core: 900 MHzBoost: 940 MHz

Quadro 2000 vs Radeon R7 M270DX Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro 2000 vs Radeon R7 M270DX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro 2000 vs Radeon R7 M270DX: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro 2000

2010

Why buy it

  • βœ…8.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • βœ…100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • βœ…Draws 62W instead of 75W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    499% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 9.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

Radeon R7 M270DX

2014

Why buy it

  • βœ…Costs $499 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • βœ…Delivers 507.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.6 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • βœ…More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014βˆ’2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 2000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌21% higher power demand at 75W vs 62W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro 2000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon R7 M270DX instead at 962 vs 948, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro 2000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon R7 M270DX makes the most sense to buy today. It is $499 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 507.8% (9.6 vs 1.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 M270DX is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro 2000 has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro 2000 vs Radeon R7 M270DX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 M270DX

The Radeon R7 M270DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 11 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 940 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 962 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 2000 scores 948 and the Radeon R7 M270DX reaches 962 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R7 M270DX uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M270DX). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000) vs 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270DX).

FeatureQuadro 2000Radeon R7 M270DX
G3D Mark Score
948
962+1%
Architecture
Fermi
GCN 3.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
192
384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.48 TFLOPS
0.7219 TFLOPS+50%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
256 KB+167%
96 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 2000Radeon R7 M270DX
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 2000 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M270DX carries 512 MB. Quadro 2000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro 2000 and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 M270DX.

FeatureQuadro 2000Radeon R7 M270DX
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 2000 draws 62W versus the Radeon R7 M270DX's 75W β€” a 19% difference. The Quadro 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M270DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro 2000Radeon R7 M270DX
TDP
62W-17%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
178mm
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Slots
1
β€”
Perf/Watt
15.3+20%
12.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro 2000 came in at $599, while the Radeon R7 M270DX launched at $100. On MSRP, Radeon R7 M270DX was 83.3% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.6 (Quadro 2000) vs 9.6 (Radeon R7 M270DX) β€” the Radeon R7 M270DX offers 500% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R7 M270DX (2014 vs 2010).

FeatureQuadro 2000Radeon R7 M270DX
MSRP
$599
$100-83%
Performance per Dollar
1.6
9.6+500%
Codename
GF106
Topaz
Release
December 24 2010
June 11 2014
Ranking
#902
#897

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