Quadro P2000 (móvel) vs Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

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. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is positioned at rank #134 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 P2000 (móvel)

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RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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97%

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Tesla K20m

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1379%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

99%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

99%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

93%

#140

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93%

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Quadro M5500

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92%

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Quadro K1200

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92%

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Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

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90%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

89%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

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Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

88%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

86%

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Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Quadro P2000 (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X.

Insight	Quadro P2000 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (16nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $150 for the Quadro P2000 (móvel), it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 267.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P2000 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+267.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 P2000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P2000 (móvel) and Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 15 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1291 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,248 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) scores 5,353 and the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X reaches 5,248 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Raw compute: 2.974 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Boost clocks: 1291 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P2000 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
G3D Mark Score	5,353+2%	5,248
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152	2048+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.974 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock	1291 MHz+29%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72	128+78%
L1 Cache	432 KB	512 KB+19%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB+67%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P2000 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
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 P2000 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X has 3 GB. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the Quadro P2000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P2000 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB+67%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	Quadro P2000 (móvel)	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	275mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80 C
Perf/Watt	71.4+173%	26.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X launched at $299 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.7 (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) vs 131.2 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers 267.5% better value. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).