Quadro P2000 Max-Q vs GeForce GTX 950

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 Max-Q is positioned at rank #16 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 Max-Q

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

221%

#16

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

66%

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Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

59%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P2000 Max-Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 950
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 950 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.

Quadro P2000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P2000 Max-Q and GeForce GTX 950

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 5 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

GeForce GTX 950

The GeForce GTX 950 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,357 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q scores 5,353 and the GeForce GTX 950 reaches 5,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 950 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 950). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1188 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 950
G3D Mark Score	5,353	5,357
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+24%	1188 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 950
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)

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 950 has 2 GB. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	GeForce GTX 950
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 950's 90W — a 11.8% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.