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Quadro K2000
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K2000 is positioned at rank 261 and the Radeon R9 M370X is on rank 471, so the Quadro K2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M370X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M370X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M370X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M370X holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $500), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 396.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+396.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 K2000 and Radeon R9 M370X
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 R9 M370X
The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. 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 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2000 scores 1,582 and the Radeon R9 M370X reaches 1,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M370X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M370X).
| Feature | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,582 | 1,570 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K2000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M370X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R9 M370X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL 11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M370X). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (Quadro K2000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X).
| Feature | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2000 draws 51W versus the Radeon R9 M370X's 75W — a 38.1% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M370X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 51W-32% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 202mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 31.0+48% | 20.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 and now averages $100. The Radeon R9 M370X costs 80% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Quadro K2000) vs 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) — the Radeon R9 M370X offers 390.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M370X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K2000 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $300-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $100-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.2 | 15.7+391% |
| Codename | GK107 | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 1 2013 | May 19 2015 |
| Ranking | #756 | #758 |
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