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Quadro FX 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. The Quadro FX 2000 is positioned at rank #426 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GRID V100-8Q is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GRID V100-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID V100-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2000 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $10,000), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 28025% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2000 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+28025%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000) |
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 FX 2000 and GRID V100-8Q
Quadro FX 2000
The Quadro FX 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: 18 points. Launch price was $599.
GRID V100-8Q
The GRID V100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 2000 scores 18 versus the GRID V100-8Q's 16 — the Quadro FX 2000 leads by 12.5%. The Quadro FX 2000 is built on Fermi while the GRID V100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 640 (GRID V100-8Q). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18+13% | 16 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 1.672 TFLOPS+248% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 2000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GRID V100-8Q has 512 MB. The GRID V100-8Q offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 2000) vs 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 2000 draws 62W versus the GRID V100-8Q's 225W — a 113.6% difference. The Quadro FX 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2000) vs 350W (GRID V100-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W-72% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3+200% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 2000 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID V100-8Q launched at $10000 and now averages $10000. The Quadro FX 2000 costs 99.6% less ($9960 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 2000) vs 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) — the Quadro FX 2000 offers 100+% better value. The GRID V100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2000 | GRID V100-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000-70% | $10000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-100% | $10000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Codename | GF106 | GM107 |
| Release | December 24 2010 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #902 | #622 |
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