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Quadro 2000D
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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 2000D is positioned at rank 311 and the Quadro 3000M is on rank 120, so the Quadro 3000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000D
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 3000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 2000D | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 3000M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 2000D and Quadro 3000M
Quadro 2000D
The Quadro 2000D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. 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: 980 points. Launch price was $599.
Quadro 3000M
The Quadro 3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,001 points. Launch price was $398.96.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 2000D scores 980 and the Quadro 3000M reaches 1,001 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000D is built on Fermi while the Quadro 3000M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000D) vs 240 (Quadro 3000M). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000D) vs 0.432 TFLOPS (Quadro 3000M).
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 980 | 1,001+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 240+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS+11% | 0.432 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 2000D comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 3000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 2000D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro 2000D) vs 512 KB (Quadro 3000M) — the Quadro 3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2000D draws 62W versus the Quadro 3000M's 75W — a 19% difference. The Quadro 2000D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000D) vs 350W (Quadro 3000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Quadro 3000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W-17% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 15.8+19% | 13.3 |
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