Quadro FX 2800M vs FirePro M2000
Quadro FX 2800M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 FX 2800M is positioned at rank 106 and the FirePro M2000 is on rank 323, so the Quadro FX 2800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2800M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 2800M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2800M | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 FirePro M2000 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 FX 2800M and FirePro M2000
Quadro FX 2800M
The Quadro FX 2800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.
FirePro M2000
The FirePro M2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 426 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 2800M scores 415 and the FirePro M2000 reaches 426 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro M2000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 640 (FirePro M2000). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M2000).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 415 | 426+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 640+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.024 TFLOPS+65% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 2800M draws 189W versus the FirePro M2000's 43W — a 125.9% difference. The FirePro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 350W (FirePro M2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 43W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 9.9+350% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M2000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | FirePro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GT200B | Heathrow |
| Release | November 11 2008 | July 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #710 |
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