Tesla M60 vs Quadro T2000

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 Tesla M60 is positioned at rank 277 and the Quadro T2000 is on rank 125, so the Quadro T2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M60

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

100%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

91%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

89%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

86%

#261

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6340%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

100%

#278

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

97%

#279

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

95%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

92%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

91%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

89%

#287

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

89%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

88%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro T2000

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

99%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

97%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

90%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

85%

#110

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1218%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

100%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

94%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

92%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

91%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

88%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

88%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

82%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro T2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M60.

Insight	Tesla M60	Quadro T2000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro T2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro T2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $250), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 246.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M60	Quadro T2000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+246.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($75)

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.

Tesla M60 Benchmark Check

Quadro T2000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M60 and Quadro T2000

Tesla M60

The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.

Quadro T2000

The Quadro T2000 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: 7,279 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M60 scores 7,002 and the Quadro T2000 reaches 7,279 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M60 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro T2000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Tesla M60) vs 192 (Quadro T2000). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro T2000).

Feature	Tesla M60	Quadro T2000
G3D Mark Score	7,002	7,279+4%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2+967%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS ×2+905%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	64 ×2+300%	16
TMUs	128 ×2+300%	32
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M60	Quadro T2000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla M60) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro T2000) — the Tesla M60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M60	Quadro T2000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M60) vs 12.1 (Quadro T2000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla M60	Quadro T2000
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro T2000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro T2000).

Feature	Tesla M60	Quadro T2000
Encoder	NVENC 2.0 (2x)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M60 draws 300W versus the Quadro T2000's 62W — a 131.5% difference. The Quadro T2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M60) vs 350W (Quadro T2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Tesla M60	Quadro T2000
TDP	300W	62W-79%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	23.3	117.4+404%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M60 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Quadro T2000 launched at $600 and now averages $75. The Quadro T2000 costs 70% less ($175 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.0 (Tesla M60) vs 97.1 (Quadro T2000) — the Quadro T2000 offers 246.8% better value. The Tesla M60 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).