Quadro K2000 vs Radeon HD 6790

CPU

GPU

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz

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Radeon HD 6790

2011Core: 840 MHz

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Quadro K2000 vs Radeon HD 6790 Performance Spectrum

Quadro K2000

2 GB 51

1,582

+1.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

Radeon HD 6790

1 GB 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.

Quadro K2000 vs Radeon HD 6790 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro K2000 vs Radeon HD 6790: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro K2000

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 51W instead of 150W, a 99W reduction.
✅Measures 202mm instead of 240mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 6790 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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302% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 10.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Radeon HD 6790

2011

Why buy it

✅68.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 298.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.5 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌194.1% higher power demand at 150W vs 51W.
❌18.8% longer card at 240mm vs 202mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 6790 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 68.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro K2000 instead at 1,582 vs 1,567, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro K2000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2013 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 6790 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $450 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 298.2% (10.5 vs 2.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 6790 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro K2000 has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro K2000 vs Radeon HD 6790 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6790 carries 1 GB. Quadro K2000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro K2000 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 6790. 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

At launch, the Quadro K2000 came in at $599, while the Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149. On MSRP, Radeon HD 6790 was 75.1% cheaper ($450 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.6 (Quadro K2000) vs 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) — the Radeon HD 6790 offers 303.8% better value. The newer card here is Quadro K2000 (2013 vs 2011).

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon HD 6790
MSRP	$599	$149-75%
Performance per Dollar	2.6	10.5+304%
Codename	GK107	Barts
Release	March 1 2013	April 4 2011
Ranking	#756	#759

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