Quadro M2000 vs GeForce GTX 660

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 660 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 660
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 660
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+234.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 660 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000 and GeForce GTX 660

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 660

The GeForce GTX 660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,040 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2000 scores 4,026 and the GeForce GTX 660 reaches 4,040 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 660 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro M2000) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 660). Raw compute: 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000) vs 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660). Boost clocks: 1163 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 660
G3D Mark Score	4,026	4,040
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	960+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.786 TFLOPS	1.981 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1163 MHz+13%	1033 MHz
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	288 KB+260%	80 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 660
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 660 has 3 GB. The Quadro M2000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M2000) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660) — the Quadro M2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 660
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro M2000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 660). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 660
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 660
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	—	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 660's 140W — a 60.5% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 660). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro M2000	GeForce GTX 660
TDP	75W-46%	140W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	167mm	241mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Perf/Watt	53.7+86%	28.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M2000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 660 launched at $229 and now averages $15. The GeForce GTX 660 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.5 (Quadro M2000) vs 269.3 (GeForce GTX 660) — the GeForce GTX 660 offers 234.5% better value. The Quadro M2000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).