Quadro K2000 vs Radeon RX Vega11

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz
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AMD

Radeon RX Vega11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
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Quadro K2000 vs Radeon RX Vega11 Performance Spectrum

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 RX Vega11 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 RX Vega11: 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 Unknown).
  • Radeon RX Vega11 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Quadro K2000 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega11 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.
  • 299.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 10.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • 45.7% higher power demand at 51W vs 35W.

Radeon RX Vega11

2018

Why buy it

  • 63.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $449 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 305.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.7 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Draws 35W instead of 51W, a 16W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon RX Vega11 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 63.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (1,605 vs 1,582), so the answer here is pretty clean.
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 Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon RX Vega11 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $449 cheaper on MSRP at $150 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 305.1% (10.7 vs 2.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p, Radeon RX Vega11 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 RX Vega11 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega11

The Radeon RX Vega11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,605 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000 scores 1,582 and the Radeon RX Vega11 reaches 1,605 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 Radeon RX Vega11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega11). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11).

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon RX Vega11
G3D Mark Score
1,582
1,605+1%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
704+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7327 TFLOPS
1.761 TFLOPS+140%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32
44+38%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon RX Vega11
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 RX Vega11 carries 0 MB. 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 RX Vega11.

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon RX Vega11
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000 draws 51W versus the Radeon RX Vega11's 35W — a 37.2% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon RX Vega11
TDP
51W
35W-31%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
202mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
31.0
45.9+48%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro K2000 came in at $599, while the Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150. On MSRP, Radeon RX Vega11 was 75% cheaper ($449 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.6 (Quadro K2000) vs 10.7 (Radeon RX Vega11) — the Radeon RX Vega11 offers 311.5% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX Vega11 (2018 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon RX Vega11
MSRP
$599
$150-75%
Performance per Dollar
2.6
10.7+312%
Codename
GK107
Raven
Release
March 1 2013
May 10 2018
Ranking
#756
#673

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