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  • Avg. price: ~£90
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 62 W

NVIDIA Quadro 2000 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

2.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

2.2

Technical Score

10.0%

7.1

User score

Very poor
2.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.0

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

4.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

3.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.2

Design

4.0%

4.7

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
7.1

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

5.5

Popularity

User score:
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  • 6.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia Quadro 2000 is a mid-range professional workstation graphics card based on the Fermi architecture, featuring 192 CUDA cores, 1 GB of GDDR5 memory, and a 128-bit memory interface that delivers a bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Launched in late 2010, it operates at a core clock of 625 MHz and a shader clock of 1250 MHz, utilizing a single-slot design with a low 62W TDP that requires no external power connectors. Main pros include its energy efficiency, quiet operation (under 28dB), and certified driver stability for professional CAD and DCC applications like SolidWorks and AutoCAD. However, its main cons are the limited 1 GB VRAM which struggles with modern high-resolution textures, lack of 4K display support, and significantly outdated performance for contemporary gaming or intensive 3D rendering compared to newer RTX-series counterparts.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA Quadro 2000

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.0

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

4.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

3.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.2

Design

4.0%

4.7

Connectivity & Media

2.2
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a technical score of 2.21 points, which is lower than that of 99.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

5.5

Popularity

User score:
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7.1
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a user score of 7.11 points, which is lower than that of 90.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
5.5
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a popularity of 5.5 points, which is higher than 63.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

2.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

4.9
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.9 points, which is lower than 97.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

1,293 points
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 scores 1293 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 88.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

540 points
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 scores 540 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 93% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

1 GB
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

41.6 GB/s
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 reaches 41.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 98.6% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

2.0
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports PCIe 2.0, which is older than on 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

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DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.0
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports Vulkan 1.0, which is older than on 98.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.3
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports OpenGL 4.3, which is older than on 99.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

2
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

2560x1600
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports a maximum digital resolution of 2560x1600, which is lower than that of 59.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.1a
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports DisplayPort 1.1a, which is older than on 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

2.7 Gbps
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 2.7 Gbps, which is slower than on 99.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

62 W
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a TDP of 62 W, which is lower than that of 95.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

62 W
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 draws 62 W under peak load, which is lower than 95.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

178 mm
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is 178 mm long, which is shorter than 93.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA Quadro 2000 vs the average graphics card

  • 71.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (62 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (62 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.62 W vs 215 W
  • 107.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (178 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (178 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.178 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.256 MB vs 32 MB
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 5.89x cheaper
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£90 vs £530).
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£90 vs £530).£90 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).1:12 vs 1:64
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:12 vs 1:64).
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 71.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (62 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 71.8% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (62 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 107.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (178 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 36 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (4 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 67.4% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (625 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 97% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 97.9% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.5 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 88.7% lower PassMark score
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (1,293 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 88.6% lower compute score
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (540 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
  • 4,160 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (192 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 90.7% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (41.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 86.3% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 62.9% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (650 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4.0).
  • 13 older
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,010 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1 vs 1.4).
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
  • Older OpenGL version
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.3 vs 4.6).
  • 94.7% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1,170 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.3a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.1a vs 1.4a).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (2560x1600 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.40 nm vs 5 nm
  • 36 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (4 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (4 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.4 vs 40
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 67.4% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (625 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (625 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.625 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184
  • 90.7% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (41.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 2000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (41.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.41.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about NVIDIA Quadro 2000?

  • Excellent value for budget workstation builds when purchased on the secondary market
  • Capable performance for mid-sized 3D CAD assemblies and professional applications like SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Low power consumption (62W maximum) and does not require additional power connectors from the PSU
  • Reliable drivers optimized for professional stability rather than just raw speed
  • Solid color accuracy and reproduction compared to consumer-grade cards
  • Supports multiple displays (1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort) and technologies like Mosaic and 3D Vision Pro

What customers dislike about NVIDIA Quadro 2000?

  • Extremely outdated performance by modern standards, with only about 2% of the compute power of current GPUs
  • Highly limited 1GB GDDR5 VRAM which is insufficient for modern gaming or high-resolution textures
  • Poor gaming performance, often struggling to reach 20-30 FPS even in older titles like Grand Theft Auto V at low settings
  • Lacks modern features like ECC memory and G-Sync/SLI connectors found on higher-tier Quadro models
  • Difficulties with dual-monitor setup configurations in the NVIDIA Control Panel reported by some users
  • Significant performance drops when using heavy anti-aliasing or rendering very complex scenes

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funkyfresh.com
09/02/2011
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 Review - funkyfresh CGconnect

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000 review on funkyfresh highlights this mid-range professional graphics solution as an excellent, space-saving choice to extend the life of an aging workstation, specifically tested inside an HP xw8400 to replace an older Quadro FX 4500. Equipped with 1GB of GDDR5 memory, 192 CUDA cores, and 2560x1600 resolution support across three physical display options (with...Read more

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solidsmack.com
30/06/2011
The (Kinda) Anti-Benchmark NVIDIA Quadro 2000 Review

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is a mid-range, Fermi-based graphics card designed primarily for 3D modeling and CAD crunching via NVIDIA's CUDA technology. Released as an upgrade to the older Quadro FX 1800, it expands video memory to 1GB and features a smaller form factor that requires no auxiliary power connections, making physical installation much easier. In real-world CAD application...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
02/05/2012
Nvidia Quadro 2000 - Review 2012 - PCMag Australia

The Nvidia Quadro 2000 is a capable, mid-range professional workstation video card designed specifically for computer-aided design (CAD), digital content creation (DCC), and medical applications. Launched with a list price of $599, this Fermi-architecture card features 192 CUDA cores, 1GB of GDDR5 RAM, and a lean 62-watt TDP, allowing it to run efficiently without requiring any...Read more

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forums.overclockersclub.com
14/02/2011
Quadro 2000 Review - Video Cards and Monitors - Forums

The OverclockersClub review highlights the Nvidia Quadro 2000 as a quiet, power-efficient, mid-range Fermi-based workstation card that operates without an external 6-pin connector. It is praised for its 1 GB of GDDR5 memory and stability in professional environments, offering performance competitive with higher-end older models like the 3800 FX. Conversely, the review notes...Read more

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cgconnect.chaos.com
06/04/2011
CGarchitect Reviews the NVIDIA Quadro 2000 | Jeff Mottle

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is a mid-range professional graphics card based on the Fermi architecture, specifically designed for the CAD and professional 3D markets. In performance testing using AutoCAD 2011 and 3ds Max 2011, the card demonstrated "middle of the road" performance, though it notably achieved a second-place ranking in one specific AutoCAD test out of thirteen cards. Key...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
02/05/2012
Nvidia Quadro 2000 - Review 2012 - PCMag UK

The Nvidia Quadro 2000 is a midrange professional workstation graphics card built on Nvidia's Fermi architecture, featuring 192 CUDA processing cores, 1GB of GDDR5 RAM, and a 128-bit memory interface. Designed for everyday computer-aided design (CAD), digital content creation (DCC), and medical applications, it earned a 3.5 "Good" rating for its stable performance at a reasonable...Read more

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hardware.fr
27/07/2010
Nvidia dévoile les Quadro Fermi(lesnumeriques.com) | 28 Juillet 2010 | Nvidia lance cinq nouvelles cartes graphiques professionnelles Quadro(pny.eu) |...

The provided text details Nvidia's 2010 launch of its Fermi-based professional graphics cards—the Quadro 4000, 5000, and 6000—which dropped the long-standing "FX" suffix from their naming convention. Built on the GF100 GPU architecture shared with the consumer GeForce GTX 400 series, these cards differentiate themselves through lower clock speeds paired with certified, highly...Read more

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solidsmack.com
30/06/2011
La recensione (un po') anti-benchmark di NVIDIA Quadro 2000

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000 is a mid-range workstation graphics card designed for 3D modeling and CAD crunching, featuring 1 GB of memory and powered by the Fermi architecture with CUDA technology. In real-world 3D design software tests, its performance heavily depends on how the specific software utilizes the GPU. For instance, the card provides smooth rotation and no geometric clipping...Read more

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