Quadro K2000M vs FirePro M4150

Quadro K2000M

2012Core: 745 MHz

FirePro M4150

2013Core: 715 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K2000M

1,004

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

FirePro M4150

150

1,011

+0.7%

Radeon HD 6610M

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 K2000M is positioned at rank 58 and the FirePro M4150 is on rank 211, so the Quadro K2000M 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 K2000M

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

99%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

93%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

92%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

92%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

88%

#43

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

589%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

100%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

95%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

95%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

89%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

87%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4150

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#196

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2920%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

100%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

99%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

96%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M4150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2000M.

Insight	Quadro K2000M	FirePro M4150
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K2000M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K2000M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K2000M	FirePro M4150
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+65.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 K2000M Benchmark Check

FirePro M4150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2000M and FirePro M4150

Quadro K2000M

The Quadro K2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,004 points. Launch price was $265.27.

FirePro M4150

The FirePro M4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000M scores 1,004 and the FirePro M4150 reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000M is built on Kepler while the FirePro M4150 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000M) vs 384 (FirePro M4150). Raw compute: 0.5722 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000M) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150).

Feature	Quadro K2000M	FirePro M4150
G3D Mark Score	1,004	1,011
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5722 TFLOPS+4%	0.5491 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	96 KB+200%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2000M	FirePro M4150
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 K2000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4150 has 4 GB. The FirePro M4150 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro K2000M	FirePro M4150
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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: 11.1 (11_0) (Quadro K2000M) vs 12 (FirePro M4150). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro K2000M	FirePro M4150
DirectX	11.1 (11_0)	12+8%
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Quadro K2000M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150).

Feature	Quadro K2000M	FirePro M4150
Encoder	NVENC	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	UVD
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000M draws 55W versus the FirePro M4150's 150W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro K2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000M) vs 350W (FirePro M4150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Quadro K2000M	FirePro M4150
TDP	55W-63%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	18.3+173%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000M costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.5 (Quadro K2000M) vs 20.2 (FirePro M4150) — the Quadro K2000M offers 65.8% better value. The FirePro M4150 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).