Quadro M2000 vs GeForce GTX 480

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro M2000 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Quadro M2000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 480
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 480
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 M2000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 480 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000 and GeForce GTX 480

Quadro M2000

The Quadro M2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 796 MHz to 1163 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,026 points. Launch price was $437.75.

GeForce GTX 480

The GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,075 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2000 scores 4,026 and the GeForce GTX 480 reaches 4,075 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 480 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro M2000) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 480). Raw compute: 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000) vs 1.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480).

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 480
G3D Mark Score	4,026	4,075+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768+60%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.786 TFLOPS+33%	1.345 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	60+25%
L1 Cache	288 KB	960 KB+233%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 480
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M2000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480 has 2 GB. The Quadro M2000 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M2000) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 480) — the Quadro M2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 480
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+167%	1.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro M2000) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 480
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP4.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 480
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 480's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 480). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 480
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	167mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	53.7+229%	16.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M2000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 480 launched at $499 and now averages $100. The Quadro M2000 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.5 (Quadro M2000) vs 40.8 (GeForce GTX 480) — the Quadro M2000 offers 97.3% better value. The Quadro M2000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).