Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X vs Quadro P2000 (móvel)

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 P2000 (móvel)

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

97%

#119

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1379%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

99%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

99%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

93%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

93%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

92%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

92%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

90%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

89%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

88%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

86%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Quadro P2000 (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 7970 / R9 280X.

Insight	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Pascal (2016−2021) (16nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (275mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $150 for the Quadro P2000 (móvel), it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 267.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+267.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X Benchmark Check

Quadro P2000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X and Quadro P2000 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,248 points. Launch price was $299.

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 15 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1291 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X scores 5,248 and the Quadro P2000 (móvel) reaches 5,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro P2000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 1,152 (Quadro P2000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 2.974 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1291 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	5,248	5,353+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048+78%	1152
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS+38%	2.974 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1291 MHz+29%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+78%	72
L1 Cache	512 KB+19%	432 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1.25 MB+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
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)

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) — the Quadro P2000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1.25 MB+67%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X draws 200W versus the Quadro P2000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	275mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80 C	—
Perf/Watt	26.2	71.4+173%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro P2000 (móvel) launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 131.2 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) vs 35.7 (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) — the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers 267.5% better value. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).