Quadro P2000 Max-Q vs Radeon HD 8990

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

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Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 8990.

Insight	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	Radeon HD 8990
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P2000 Max-Q 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

Radeon HD 8990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P2000 Max-Q and Radeon HD 8990

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.

Radeon HD 8990

The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q scores 5,353 and the Radeon HD 8990 reaches 5,214 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 8990 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 8990). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	Radeon HD 8990
G3D Mark Score	5,353+3%	5,214
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2048 ×2+167%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+47%	1000 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	Radeon HD 8990
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 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8990 has 3 GB. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2.

Feature	Quadro P2000 Max-Q	Radeon HD 8990
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit x2+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q draws 80W versus the Radeon HD 8990's 375W — a 129.7% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q) vs 750W (Radeon HD 8990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.