Quadro P2000 Max-Q vs L2

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 P2000 Max-Q is positioned at rank 16 and the L2 is on rank 254, so the Quadro P2000 Max-Q 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 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%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar L2

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#239

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#258

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#266

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#267

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The L2 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The L2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The L2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P2000 Max-Q.

Insight	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	L2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the L2 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

L2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P2000 Max-Q and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q scores 5,353 and the L2 reaches 5,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q) vs 11,776 (L2). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	L2
G3D Mark Score	5,353	5,467+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	11776+1433%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	2520 MHz+72%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	L2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	L2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q draws 80W versus the L2's 275W — a 109.9% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.