Radeon R9 M370X vs Quadro K2000
Radeon R9 M370X
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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 R9 M370X is positioned at rank 471 and the Quadro K2000 is on rank 261, so the Quadro K2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M370X
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M370X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M370X | Quadro K2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M370X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M370X holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $500), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 396.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M370X | Quadro K2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+396.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M370X and Quadro K2000
Radeon R9 M370X
The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M370X scores 1,570 and the Quadro K2000 reaches 1,582 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M370X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K2000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 384 (Quadro K2000).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Quadro K2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,570 | 1,582 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M370X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2000 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Quadro K2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Quadro K2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs H.264 (Quadro K2000).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Quadro K2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M370X draws 75W versus the Quadro K2000's 51W — a 38.1% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 350W (Quadro K2000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Quadro K2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 51W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 202mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.9 | 31.0+48% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro K2000 launched at $599 and now averages $500. The Radeon R9 M370X costs 80% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 3.2 (Quadro K2000) — the Radeon R9 M370X offers 390.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M370X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Quadro K2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-50% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-80% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+391% | 3.2 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GK107 |
| Release | May 19 2015 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #758 | #756 |
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