Quadro K2000 vs Radeon HD 6790

CPU

GPU

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz

Radeon HD 6790

2011Core: 840 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K2000

1,582

+1.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

Radeon HD 6790

150

1,567

0.0%

Radeon R7 G

Radeon HD 6750

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

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% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6790.

Insight	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $149 (vs $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 232.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+232.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($149)

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

Radeon HD 6790 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2000 and Radeon HD 6790

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.

Radeon HD 6790

The Radeon HD 6790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 840 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,567 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000 scores 1,582 and the Radeon HD 6790 reaches 1,567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6790 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6790). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000) vs 1.344 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
G3D Mark Score	1,582	1,567
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7327 TFLOPS	1.344 TFLOPS+83%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	160 KB+400%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K2000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6790 has 1 GB. The Quadro K2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro K2000) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6790) — the Radeon HD 6790 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6790). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
DirectX	12 (11_0)+7%	11.2 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000) vs None (Radeon HD 6790). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (Quadro K2000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000 draws 51W versus the Radeon HD 6790's 150W — a 98.5% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 202mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
TDP	51W-66%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	202mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80
Perf/Watt	31.0+198%	10.4

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon HD 6790 costs 70.2% less ($351 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Quadro K2000) vs 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) — the Radeon HD 6790 offers 228.1% better value. The Quadro K2000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).