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Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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Quadro 2000D
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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.
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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank 85 and the Quadro 2000D is on rank 311, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 2000D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 2000D holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 20.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and Quadro 2000D
Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.
Quadro 2000D
The Quadro 2000D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. 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: 980 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,000 and the Quadro 2000D reaches 980 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the Quadro 2000D uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 192 (Quadro 2000D).
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,000+2% | 980 |
| Architecture | GCN | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000D has 4 GB. The Quadro 2000D offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the Quadro 2000D's 62W — a 69.6% difference. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 350W (Quadro 2000D). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-52% | 62W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.3+111% | 15.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro 2000D launched at $599 and now averages $40. The Quadro 2000D costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.4 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 24.5 (Quadro 2000D) — the Quadro 2000D offers 20.1% better value. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Quadro 2000D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-92% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $40-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.4 | 24.5+20% |
| Codename | Kaveri Spectre | GF106 |
| Release | January 14 2014 | October 5 2011 |
| Ranking | #865 | #892 |
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