Quadro K2000 vs GeForce GTX 550 Ti

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

2011Core: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K2000

1,582

+1.5%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

116

1,558

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

TITAN V

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 K2000 is positioned at rank #261 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

98%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

89%

#245

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5596%

#260

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

100%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

#263

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

97%

#264

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

95%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

95%

#266

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

95%

#267

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

94%

#268

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

94%

#269

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

93%

#270

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

93%

#271

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

91%

#272

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#275

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K2000	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $500), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1869.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K2000	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1869.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

Quadro K2000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 550 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2000 and GeForce GTX 550 Ti

Quadro K2000

The Quadro K2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 51W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000 scores 1,582 and the GeForce GTX 550 Ti reaches 1,558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 550 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti).

Feature	Quadro K2000	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
G3D Mark Score	1,582+2%	1,558
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7327 TFLOPS+6%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	256 KB+700%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2000	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K2000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 550 Ti has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro K2000) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K2000	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (Quadro K2000) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti).

Feature	Quadro K2000	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	—
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	—
Codecs	H.264	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000 draws 51W versus the GeForce GTX 550 Ti's 116W — a 77.8% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro K2000	GeForce GTX 550 Ti
TDP	51W-56%	116W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	202mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	31.0+131%	13.4

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 95% less ($475 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Quadro K2000) vs 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 1846.9% better value. The Quadro K2000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).