Radeon R5 340 vs Quadro 2000
Radeon R5 340
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Quadro 2000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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 Radeon R5 340 is positioned at rank 136 and the Quadro 2000 is on rank 314, so the Radeon R5 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 340
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 340 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon R5 340 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 340.
| Insight | Radeon R5 340 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $25), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 340 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 R5 340 and Quadro 2000
Radeon R5 340
The Radeon R5 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 935 points. Launch price was $79.
Quadro 2000
The Quadro 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 948 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 340 scores 935 and the Quadro 2000 reaches 948 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 340 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro 2000 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 340) vs 192 (Quadro 2000). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 340) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000).
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 935 | 948+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS+89% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 256 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 340 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 has 1 GB. The Quadro 2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R5 340) vs 256 KB (Quadro 2000) — the Radeon R5 340 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 340 draws 50W versus the Quadro 2000's 62W — a 21.4% difference. The Radeon R5 340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R5 340) vs 350W (Quadro 2000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-19% | 62W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 178mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.7+22% | 15.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 340 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Quadro 2000 launched at $599 and now averages $25. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.4 (Radeon R5 340) vs 37.9 (Quadro 2000) — the Quadro 2000 offers 1.3% better value. The Radeon R5 340 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-83% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.4 | 37.9+1% |
| Codename | Lexa | GF106 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | December 24 2010 |
| Ranking | #773 | #902 |
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