Quadro M2000M vs Radeon E8870PCIe
Quadro M2000M
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About G3D Mark
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 Radeon E8870PCIe is on rank 327, so the Quadro M2000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8870PCIe.
| Insight | Quadro M2000M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000M and Radeon E8870PCIe
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.
Radeon E8870PCIe
The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M2000M scores 3,410 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M2000M) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000M) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe). Boost clocks: 1098 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,410+1% | 3,368 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS+76% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1098 MHz+76% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M2000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8870PCIe has 2 GB. The Quadro M2000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M2000M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Quadro M2000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M2000M draws 55W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 39.1% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000M) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 37W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 62.0 | 91.0+47% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M2000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro M2000M | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | GM107 | Venus |
| Release | December 3 2015 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #550 | #734 |
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