Quadro K2000M
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Quadro K2000M vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000M

2012Core: 745 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The Quadro K2000M is positioned at rank #58 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
106%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
102%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
101%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
100%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
99%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
98%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
97%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
97%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
96%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
94%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
94%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
94%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
93%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
92%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
91%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
91%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
90%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K2000M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1084.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2000M.

InsightQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1084.5%)
Leading raw performance (+1084.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 136.9% better value per dollar than the Quadro K2000M.

InsightQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+136.9%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 K2000M and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro K2000M scores 1,004 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 1084.5%. The Quadro K2000M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 0.5722 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
1,004
11,892+1084%
Architecture
Kepler
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5722 TFLOPS
8.986 TFLOPS+1470%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
80+150%
L1 Cache
0.03 MB
2.5 MB+8233%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K2000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro K2000M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (11_0) (Quadro K2000M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX
11.1 (11_0)
12.2+10%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Quadro K2000M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder
NVENC
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP5)
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000M draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 81.1% difference. The Quadro K2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
55W-58%
130W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
18.3
91.5+400%
💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000M costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.5 (Quadro K2000M) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 136.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro K2000MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$30-80%
$150
Performance per Dollar
33.5
79.3+137%
Codename
GK107
GA106
Release
June 1 2012
January 4 2022
Ranking
#886
#224