Quadro K2000D vs GRID M10-2B

Quadro K2000D

2013Core: 954 MHz

GRID M10-2B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K2000D

1,600

0.0%

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

GRID M10-2B

225

1,644

+2.8%

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 GRID M10-2B is on rank 372, so the Quadro K2000D 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 GRID M10-2B

#357

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

22383%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

100%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

98%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

92%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

92%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

92%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

91%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

88%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

85%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

85%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

80%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

80%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

71%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

67%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

65%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

65%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-2B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2000D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K2000D	GRID M10-2B
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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 Quadro K2000D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K2000D holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $80), it costs 56% less, resulting in a 122.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K2000D	GRID M10-2B
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+122.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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

GRID M10-2B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2000D and GRID M10-2B

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.

GRID M10-2B

The GRID M10-2B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,644 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000D scores 1,600 and the GRID M10-2B reaches 1,644 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000D is built on Kepler while the GRID M10-2B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000D) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2B). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000D) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2B).

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GRID M10-2B
G3D Mark Score	1,600	1,644+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7327 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+559%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	768 KB+2300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GRID M10-2B
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)

The Quadro K2000D comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-2B has 512 MB. The Quadro K2000D offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro K2000D) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2B) — the GRID M10-2B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GRID M10-2B
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000D draws 51W versus the GRID M10-2B's 225W — a 126.1% difference. The Quadro K2000D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000D) vs 350W (GRID M10-2B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K2000D	GRID M10-2B
TDP	51W-77%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	202mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	31.4+330%	7.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000D launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GRID M10-2B launched at $2500 and now averages $80. The Quadro K2000D costs 56.3% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.7 (Quadro K2000D) vs 20.6 (GRID M10-2B) — the Quadro K2000D offers 121.8% better value. The GRID M10-2B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).