Quadro K2000D vs FirePro M4000

Quadro K2000D

2013Core: 954 MHz

FirePro M4000

2012Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K2000D

1,600

+0.3%

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

FirePro M4000

1,596

0.0%

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon R7 M460

Radeon HD 8670D + 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 K2000D is positioned at rank #257 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 K2000D

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

100%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

97%

#241

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5533%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

100%

#259

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#260

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

99%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#263

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

96%

#264

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

94%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#266

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

94%

#267

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

93%

#268

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

93%

#269

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

92%

#270

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

92%

#271

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

90%

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 Quadro K2000D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M4000.

Insight	Quadro K2000D	FirePro M4000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 16.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K2000D	FirePro M4000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)	✅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.

Quadro K2000D Benchmark Check

FirePro M4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2000D and FirePro M4000

Quadro K2000D

The Quadro K2000D 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: 1,600 points. Launch price was $599.

FirePro M4000

The FirePro M4000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,596 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000D scores 1,600 and the FirePro M4000 reaches 1,596 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000D is built on Kepler while the FirePro M4000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000D) vs 512 (FirePro M4000). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000D) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000).

Feature	Quadro K2000D	FirePro M4000
G3D Mark Score	1,600	1,596
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7327 TFLOPS+6%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2000D	FirePro M4000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro K2000D	FirePro M4000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000D) vs 12 (FirePro M4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro K2000D	FirePro M4000
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro K2000D) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4000). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000D) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M4000).

Feature	Quadro K2000D	FirePro M4000
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000D draws 51W versus the FirePro M4000's 33W — a 42.9% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000D) vs 350W (FirePro M4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 202mm vs 82mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro K2000D	FirePro M4000
TDP	51W	33W-35%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	202mm	82mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	31.4	48.4+54%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000D launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro M4000 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The FirePro M4000 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.7 (Quadro K2000D) vs 53.2 (FirePro M4000) — the FirePro M4000 offers 16.4% better value. The Quadro K2000D is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).