Quadro K2000
VS
Radeon Vega 9

Quadro K2000 vs Radeon Vega 9

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Vega 9

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

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98%
#108
Quadro M6000
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89%
#245
Tesla K20m
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5596%
#260
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
100%
#261
Quadro K2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
100%
#263
FirePro 3D V5800
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97%
#264
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95%
#265
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95%
#266
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MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
95%
#267
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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
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MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
91%
#272
GRID M6-8Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
90%
#275
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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 9 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The Radeon Vega 9 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 9 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro K2000Radeon Vega 9
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 9 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2000 and Radeon Vega 9

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 Vega 9

The Radeon Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,588 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000 scores 1,582 and the Radeon Vega 9 reaches 1,588 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 9 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 9). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 9).

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon Vega 9
G3D Mark Score
1,582
1,588
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 5.1
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
448+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7327 TFLOPS
1.702 TFLOPS+132%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+14%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon Vega 9
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 9 has 0 MB. The Quadro K2000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon Vega 9
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 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 9). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon Vega 9
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 9). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (Quadro K2000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon Vega 9).

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon Vega 9
Encoder
NVENC 1st gen
VCE 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC 1st gen
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264
H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000 draws 51W versus the Radeon Vega 9's 45W — a 12.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 9 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 9). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 202mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon Vega 9
TDP
51W
45W-12%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
202mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75
Perf/Watt
31.0
35.3+14%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Vega 9 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 9 costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Quadro K2000) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 9) — the Radeon Vega 9 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 9 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro K2000Radeon Vega 9
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
3.2
Infinity
Codename
GK107
Cezanne
Release
March 1 2013
April 13 2021
Ranking
#756
#601