Quadro M2000M vs GeForce GTX 960M

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 M2000M is positioned at rank 177 and the GeForce GTX 960M is on rank 35, so the GeForce GTX 960M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2000M

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

99%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

98%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

94%

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

92%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

90%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

89%

#162

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2166%

#177

Quadro M2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

97%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

94%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

93%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

93%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

92%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

91%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

90%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M

#25

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

161%

#27

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

146%

#28

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

145%

#32

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

132%

#33

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

131%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

88%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

87%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

87%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960M.

Insight	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 960M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M2000M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000M and GeForce GTX 960M

Quadro M2000M

The Quadro M2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,410 points.

GeForce GTX 960M

The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2000M scores 3,410 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M2000M) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000M) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 1098 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 960M
G3D Mark Score	3,410+1%	3,375
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	1.505 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1098 MHz	1176 MHz+7%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 960M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 960M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 960M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 960M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2000M) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 960M).

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTX 960M
Encoder	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000M draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 30.8% difference. The Quadro M2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 82.