Quadro 7000 vs GeForce GTX 960A
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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 960A is on rank 270, so the GeForce GTX 960A 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 960A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960A.
| Insight | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960A holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $300), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 394.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+394.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 960A
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 960A
The GeForce GTX 960A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,465 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 7000 scores 3,505 and the GeForce GTX 960A reaches 3,465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 7000 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 960A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 7000) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960A). Raw compute: 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960A).
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,505+1% | 3,465 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.3322 TFLOPS | 1.389 TFLOPS+4% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+180% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro 7000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960A has 2 GB. The Quadro 7000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Quadro 7000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960A) — the GeForce GTX 960A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 7000 draws 204W versus the GeForce GTX 960A's 75W — a 92.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 960A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 7000) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.2 | 46.2+169% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 7000 launched at $14499 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 960A launched at $199 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 960A costs 80% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Quadro 7000) vs 57.8 (GeForce GTX 960A) — the GeForce GTX 960A offers 394% better value. The GeForce GTX 960A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | GeForce GTX 960A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14499 | $199-99% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $60-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.7 | 57.8+394% |
| Codename | GF110 | GM107 |
| Release | May 2 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #541 | #546 |
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