Quadro K2000M
VS
Quadro 3000M

Quadro K2000M vs Quadro 3000M

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000M

2012Core: 745 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 3000M

2011Core: 450 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K2000M is positioned at rank 58 and the Quadro 3000M is on rank 120, 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 Quadro 3000M

#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
99%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
99%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
96%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
94%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
87%
#105
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1181%
#120
Quadro 3000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#124
Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
98%
#125
Quadro T2000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $75
97%
#130
FirePro D300
MSRP: $500|Avg: $20
91%
#131
Radeon Pro WX 3200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
89%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
88%
#134
Quadro P2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
86%
#135
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 3000M.

InsightQuadro K2000MQuadro 3000M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2000M 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 K2000M and Quadro 3000M

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

Quadro 3000M

The Quadro 3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,001 points. Launch price was $398.96.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2000M scores 1,004 and the Quadro 3000M reaches 1,001 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000M is built on Kepler while the Quadro 3000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000M) vs 240 (Quadro 3000M). Raw compute: 0.5722 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000M) vs 0.432 TFLOPS (Quadro 3000M).

FeatureQuadro K2000MQuadro 3000M
G3D Mark Score
1,004
1,001
Architecture
Kepler
Fermi
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384+60%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5722 TFLOPS+32%
0.432 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
32 KB
320 KB+900%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K2000MQuadro 3000M
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro K2000M) vs 512 KB (Quadro 3000M) — the Quadro 3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K2000MQuadro 3000M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2000M draws 55W versus the Quadro 3000M's 75W — a 30.8% difference. The Quadro K2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000M) vs 350W (Quadro 3000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro K2000MQuadro 3000M
TDP
55W-27%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
18.3+38%
13.3
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureQuadro K2000MQuadro 3000M
Avg Price (30d)
$30
Codename
GK107
GF104
Release
June 1 2012
February 22 2011
Ranking
#886
#888