Quadro 7000 vs GeForce GTX 870M
Quadro 7000
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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 7000 is positioned at rank 398 and the GeForce GTX 870M is on rank 143, so the GeForce GTX 870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 7000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 7000.
| Insight | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M 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 7000 and GeForce GTX 870M
Quadro 7000
The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.
GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 7000 scores 3,505 and the GeForce GTX 870M reaches 3,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 7000 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 870M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 7000) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M). Raw compute: 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000) vs 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M).
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,505 | 3,536 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1344+163% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.3322 TFLOPS | 2.599 TFLOPS+95% |
| ROPs | 48+100% | 24 |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+700% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Quadro 7000) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 870M) — the Quadro 7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 7000 draws 204W versus the GeForce GTX 870M's 100W — a 68.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 7000) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 100W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.2 | 35.4+106% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 870M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | — |
| Codename | GF110 | GK104 |
| Release | May 2 2012 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #541 | #538 |
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