Quadro K2000
VS
Seria Radeon HD 7700

Quadro K2000 vs Seria Radeon HD 7700

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz
VS
AMD

Seria Radeon HD 7700

2012Boost: 925 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

#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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro K2000Seria Radeon HD 7700
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Seria Radeon HD 7700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1589.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro K2000Seria Radeon HD 7700
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1589.8%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)
More affordable ($30)

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 Seria Radeon HD 7700

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

Seria Radeon HD 7700

The Seria Radeon HD 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,604 points. Launch price was $549.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000 scores 1,582 and the Seria Radeon HD 7700 reaches 1,604 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000 is built on Kepler while the Seria Radeon HD 7700 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000) vs 2,048 (Seria Radeon HD 7700). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (Seria Radeon HD 7700).

FeatureQuadro K2000Seria Radeon HD 7700
G3D Mark Score
1,582
1,604+1%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7327 TFLOPS
3.789 TFLOPS+417%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
128+300%
L1 Cache
32 KB
512 KB+1500%
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K2000Seria Radeon HD 7700
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 Seria Radeon HD 7700 has 512 MB. The Quadro K2000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro K2000) vs 768 KB (Seria Radeon HD 7700) — the Seria Radeon HD 7700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K2000Seria Radeon HD 7700
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+300%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000 draws 51W versus the Seria Radeon HD 7700's 250W — a 132.2% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000) vs 450W (Seria Radeon HD 7700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro K2000Seria Radeon HD 7700
TDP
51W-80%
250W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
202mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
31.0+384%
6.4
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Seria Radeon HD 7700 launched at $159 and now averages $30. The Seria Radeon HD 7700 costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (Quadro K2000) vs 53.5 (Seria Radeon HD 7700) — the Seria Radeon HD 7700 offers 1571.9% better value. The Quadro K2000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro K2000Seria Radeon HD 7700
MSRP
$599
$159-73%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$30-94%
Performance per Dollar
3.2
53.5+1572%
Codename
GK107
Tahiti
Release
March 1 2013
January 9 2012
Ranking
#756
#431