Quadro K2000M vs Radeon HD 8690M
Quadro K2000M
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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 K2000M is positioned at rank 58 and the Radeon HD 8690M is on rank 247, so the Quadro K2000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8690M.
| Insight | Quadro K2000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 Radeon HD 8690M
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.
Radeon HD 8690M
The Radeon HD 8690M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 984 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2000M scores 1,004 and the Radeon HD 8690M reaches 984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2000M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8690M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K2000M) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690M). Raw compute: 0.5722 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000M) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690M).
| Feature | Quadro K2000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,004+2% | 984 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5722 TFLOPS+8% | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro K2000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8690M has 512 MB. The Quadro K2000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro K2000M) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690M) — the Quadro K2000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K2000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (11_0) (Quadro K2000M) vs 12 (Radeon HD 8690M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro K2000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (11_0) | 12+8% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Quadro K2000M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8690M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Quadro K2000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2000M draws 55W versus the Radeon HD 8690M's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon HD 8690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2000M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K2000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 50W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.3 | 19.7+8% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8690M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K2000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Sun |
| Release | June 1 2012 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #886 | #891 |
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