Quadro K2000D vs GeForce GTX 480M

Quadro K2000D

2013Core: 954 MHz

GeForce GTX 480M

2010Core: 425 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K2000D

1,600

0.0%

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

GeForce GTX 480M

100

1,653

+3.3%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K2000D is positioned at rank 257 and the GeForce GTX 480M is on rank 199, so the GeForce GTX 480M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 GeForce GTX 480M

#189

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

394%

#191

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

357%

#192

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

356%

#196

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

324%

#197

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

322%

#199

GeForce GTX 480M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

98%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 480M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2000D.

Insight	Quadro K2000D	GeForce GTX 480M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 480M 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 K2000D Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 480M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2000D and GeForce GTX 480M

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.

GeForce GTX 480M

The GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,653 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000D scores 1,600 and the GeForce GTX 480M reaches 1,653 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000D is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 480M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000D) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 480M). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000D) vs 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M).

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GeForce GTX 480M
G3D Mark Score	1,600	1,653+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+9%	352
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7327 TFLOPS+22%	0.5984 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	44+38%
L1 Cache	32 KB	704 KB+2100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GeForce GTX 480M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro K2000D) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 480M) — the GeForce GTX 480M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GeForce GTX 480M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000D) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GeForce GTX 480M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro K2000D) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000D) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M).

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GeForce GTX 480M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000D draws 51W versus the GeForce GTX 480M's 100W — a 64.9% difference. The Quadro K2000D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000D) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 95°C.

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GeForce GTX 480M
TDP	51W-49%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	202mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80-16%	95°C
Perf/Watt	31.4+90%	16.5