Radeon HD 4890 vs Quadro K2000

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4890.

Insight	Radeon HD 4890	Quadro K2000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4890 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4890 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $500), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1854.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 4890	Quadro K2000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1854.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4890 and Quadro K2000

Radeon HD 4890

The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.

Quadro K2000

The Quadro K2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 51W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 4890 scores 1,546 and the Quadro K2000 reaches 1,582 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4890 is built on TeraScale while the Quadro K2000 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4890) vs 384 (Quadro K2000). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4890) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000).

Feature	Radeon HD 4890	Quadro K2000
G3D Mark Score	1,546	1,582+2%
Architecture	TeraScale	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+108%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.36 TFLOPS+86%	0.7327 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB+400%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 4890	Quadro K2000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 4890	Quadro K2000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 4890) vs H.264 (Quadro K2000).

Feature	Radeon HD 4890	Quadro K2000
Encoder	—	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	—	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 4890 draws 190W versus the Quadro K2000's 51W — a 115.4% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 4890) vs 350W (Quadro K2000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 4890	Quadro K2000
TDP	190W	51W-73%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	202mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	8.1	31.0+283%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Quadro K2000 launched at $599 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 4890 costs 95% less ($475 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) vs 3.2 (Quadro K2000) — the Radeon HD 4890 offers 1831.2% better value. The Quadro K2000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).