Quadro M2000 vs Radeon HD 7800-serie

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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	Radeon HD 7800-serie
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 19.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M2000	Radeon HD 7800-serie
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+19.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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

Radeon HD 7800-serie Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000 and Radeon HD 7800-serie

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.

Radeon HD 7800-serie

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2000 scores 4,026 and the Radeon HD 7800-serie reaches 4,029 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7800-serie uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro M2000) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie). Raw compute: 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7800-serie).

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon HD 7800-serie
G3D Mark Score	4,026	4,029
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.786 TFLOPS	2.56 TFLOPS+43%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	288 KB	320 KB+11%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon HD 7800-serie
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M2000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7800-serie has 2 GB. The Quadro M2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M2000) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7800-serie) — the Quadro M2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon HD 7800-serie
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7800-serie's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon HD 7800-serie
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	167mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	53.7+167%	20.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M2000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 7800-serie launched at $349 and now averages $60. The Quadro M2000 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.5 (Quadro M2000) vs 67.2 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) — the Quadro M2000 offers 19.8% better value. The Quadro M2000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).