Quadro K2000 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K2000

1,582

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

1,621

+2.5%

Radeon R7 240

Radeon 625

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K2000	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2000 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000 scores 1,582 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U).

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score	1,582	1,621+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U has 0 MB. The Quadro K2000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (Quadro K2000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U).

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	VCN 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000 draws 51W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Quadro K2000	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
TDP	51W	15W-71%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	202mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	31.0	108.1+249%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Quadro K2000) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).