Quadro M2000 vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

#196

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

415%

#198

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

376%

#199

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

375%

#203

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

341%

#204

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

339%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.

Insight	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 208% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+208%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000 and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 RX Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2000 scores 4,026 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro M2000) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1163 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	4,026+3%	3,922
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Boost Clock	1163 MHz+15%	1011 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 RX Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The Quadro M2000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Bus Width	64-bit	1024-bit+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro M2000) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 167mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	75W	65W-13%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	167mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	53.7	60.3+12%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M2000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Quadro M2000 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.5 (Quadro M2000) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the Quadro M2000 offers 208.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

Feature	Quadro M2000	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP	$0-100%	$150
Avg Price (30d)	$50-67%	$150
Performance per Dollar	80.5+208%	26.1
Codename	GM206	Vega Kaby Lake-G
Release	April 8 2016	January 7 2018
Ranking	#491	#427