Radeon HD 7800-serie vs Quadro M2000
Radeon HD 7800-serie
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7800-serie is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 19.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7800-serie and Quadro M2000
Radeon HD 7800-serie
The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.
Quadro M2000
The Quadro M2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 796 MHz to 1163 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,026 points. Launch price was $437.75.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7800-serie scores 4,029 and the Quadro M2000 reaches 4,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro M2000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 768 (Quadro M2000). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,029 | 4,026 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+43% | 1.786 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+11% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7800-serie comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2000 has 4 GB. The Quadro M2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 1 MB (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7800-serie draws 200W versus the Quadro M2000's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 350W (Quadro M2000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 167mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 20.1 | 53.7+167% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7800-serie launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Quadro M2000 launched at $0 and now averages $50. The Quadro M2000 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.2 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 80.5 (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 offers 19.8% better value. The Quadro M2000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro M2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $50-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.2 | 80.5+20% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM206 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | April 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #460 | #491 |
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