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Quadro K2000D
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Radeon HD 8870M
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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 Radeon HD 8870M is on rank 241, so the Radeon HD 8870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8870M 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 K2000D and Radeon HD 8870M
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.
Radeon HD 8870M
The Radeon HD 8870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,638 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2000D scores 1,600 and the Radeon HD 8870M reaches 1,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000D is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8870M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000D) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8870M). Raw compute: 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000D) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M).
| Feature | Quadro K2000D | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,600 | 1,638+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7327 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+35% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2000D | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro K2000D | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000D) vs 11.1 (Radeon HD 8870M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K2000D | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro K2000D) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8870M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000D) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 8870M).
| Feature | Quadro K2000D | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2000D draws 51W versus the Radeon HD 8870M's 50W — a 2% difference. The Radeon HD 8870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000D) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85.
| Feature | Quadro K2000D | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 51W | 50W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 202mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4 | 32.8+4% |
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