Quadro K2000D vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000D

2013Core: 954 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Quadro K2000D vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro K2000D vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro K2000D vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro K2000D

2013

Why buy it

  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌240% higher power demand at 51W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…146.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 51W, a 36W reduction.
  • βœ…More future proof: Vega (2017βˆ’2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 146.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.3% in PassMark G3D (1,621 vs 1,600), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro K2000D is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro K2000D makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Quadro K2000D vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000D scores 1,600 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000D is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000D) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U).

FeatureQuadro K2000DRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score
1,600
1,621+1%
Architecture
Kepler
Vega
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K2000DRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 K2000D has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U carries 0 MB. Quadro K2000D gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro K2000D and System on the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U.

FeatureQuadro K2000DRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000D) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro K2000DRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro K2000D) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000D) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U).

FeatureQuadro K2000DRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Encoder
NVENC 1st Gen
VCN 1.0
Decoder
NVDEC 1st Gen
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000D draws 51W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W β€” a 109.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000D) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro K2000DRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
TDP
51W
15W-71%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
202mm
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Height
111mm
β€”
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80
β€”
Perf/Watt
31.4
108.1+244%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro K2000D came in at $599, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.7 (Quadro K2000D) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) β€” the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U (2020 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro K2000DRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.7
Infinity
Codename
GK107
Vega
Release
March 1 2013
January 7 2020
Ranking
#750
#545

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