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  • Avg. price: ~£90
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 51 W

NVIDIA Quadro K2000 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.2

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%

2.8

Technical Score

10.0%

7.1

User score

Poor
2.8

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%

1.8

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

4.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

6.6

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%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

3.9

Popularity

User score:
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  • 2.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    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 K2000 is a mid-range professional workstation graphics card based on the 28nm Kepler architecture and the GK107 GPU. It features 384 CUDA cores, 2GB of GDDR5 memory with a 64 GB/s bandwidth on a 128-bit interface, and a core clock speed of 954 MHz. Its primary strengths include its efficient single-slot design that draws only 51W of power without requiring auxiliary power connectors, support for up to four simultaneous displays via DisplayPort 1.2, and optimization for professional CAD and DCC applications. However, its main drawbacks are its age—leading to legacy driver status—and limited gaming performance compared to modern consumer-grade cards.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA Quadro K2000

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%

1.8

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

4.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

6.6

Connectivity & Media

2.8
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a technical score of 2.76 points, which is lower than that of 99% 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%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

3.9

Popularity

User score:
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7.1
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a user score of 7.11 points, which is lower than that of 90.4% 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.
3.9
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a popularity of 3.9 points, which is higher than 57.4% 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%

3.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.2
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.2 points, which is lower than 94.9% 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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

691 points
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 scores 691 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 91.4% 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

0.7327 TFLOPS
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 delivers 0.7327 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 99.4% of graphics cards.
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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

2 GB
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% 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 K2000 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 K2000 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

64 GB/s
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 reaches 64 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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 K2000 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

x16
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
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

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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

4.6
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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

4
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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

3840x2160
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports a maximum digital resolution of 3840x2160, which is lower than that of 58.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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 K2000 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

1.2
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% 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

5.4 Gbps
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 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

51 W
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a TDP of 51 W, which is lower than that of 96.7% 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

51 W
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 draws 51 W under peak load, which is lower than 96.8% 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

51 W
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a board power limit of 51 W, which is lower than that of 97.3% of graphics cards.
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

202 mm
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 is 202 mm long, which is shorter than 89.4% 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 K2000 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

1 slot/s
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
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 K2000 vs the average graphics card

  • 76.3% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (51 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 K2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (51 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.51 W vs 215 W
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 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 K2000 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
  • 83.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (202 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 K2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (202 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.202 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 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 K2000 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
  • 76.8% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (51 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    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

    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (51 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.51 W vs 220 W
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    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

    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 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 K2000 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 K2000 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£90 vs £530).
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£90 vs £530).£90 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 61.2% smaller GPU die
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (118 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 76.3% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (51 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 76.8% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (51 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 76.8% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (51 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 7 dB quieter under load
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 83.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (202 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.

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Overall
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Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 38 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 50.3% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (954 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 91.9% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (30.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 95.4% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (7.6 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 K2000 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 96.8% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (0.7 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 85.4% lower compute score
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (691 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
  • 93.4% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 3,968 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 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.
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 85.7% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (64 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 78.9% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (4,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 42.9% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4.0).
  • 10 older
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,013 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 94.2% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1,270 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 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 K2000 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • No VRR support
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (3840x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 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 K2000 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
  • 38 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 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 K2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.2 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 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 K2000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 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 K2000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 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 K2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 50.3% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (954 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 K2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (954 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.954 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 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 K2000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184
  • 91.9% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (30.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro K2000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (30.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.30.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA Quadro K2000?

  • Energy efficient with a low power draw (TDP) of only 51W and requires no additional power connectors
  • Features a compact, single-slot design that fits easily into small form factor workstations
  • Quiet operation and effective cooling even under full load
  • Native support for up to three displays (2x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x DVI) with the ability to daisy-chain for more
  • Highly stable and reliable for professional software like CAD, SolidWorks, and Maya due to certified drivers
  • Effective 'workhorse' for video encoding tasks even as it has aged

What customers dislike about NVIDIA Quadro K2000?

  • Limited 2GB GDDR5 VRAM is insufficient for modern high-resolution textures or 4K video editing
  • Poor performance in modern AAA games, often struggling to reach 30 FPS even on lowest settings
  • Lacks modern outputs like HDMI, requiring adapters for many consumer displays
  • Significant hardware acceleration issues reported when attempting to run 4K display resolutions
  • Outperformed by much cheaper, modern entry-level consumer cards like the GTX 1050 or 1050 Ti in non-workstation tasks
  • Old architecture (Kepler) lacks support for modern features like Ray Tracing or DLSS

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develop3d.com
06/03/2013
Review: Nvidia's CAD-focused Kepler Quadro professional GPUs: K600Go to product viewer dialogue for this item., K2000, and K4000Go to product viewer d...

The Nvidia Quadro Kepler family (K600, K2000, and K4000) targets professional 3D CAD users by replacing the older Fermi architecture with a more power-efficient design that strips out double-precision floating-point operations to maximise single-precision performance. Tested inside a Scan 3XS GW-MT15 workstation, the entry-level Quadro K600 features 1GB of DDR3 memory and a...Read more

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gpu.userbenchmark.com
Q2 2014
UserBenchmark: Nvidia GTX 550-Ti vs Quadro K2000

The Nvidia GTX 550-Ti outperforms the Nvidia Quadro K2000 in gaming tasks, offering an 18% faster effective 3D speed index. The clear advantage of the GTX 550-Ti is its superior frame rate performance across multiple rendering categories, achieving a 21% advantage in peak lighting effects (10.9 fps vs. 8.4 fps) and a massive 54% lead in peak reflection handling (17.4 fps vs. 11.3...Read more

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score.nero.com
28/04/2026
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 Benchmarks - Nero Score

The Nero Score Benchmark Review evaluates the NVIDIA Quadro K2000 based on user-submitted testing data, giving it an average AVC score of 815 and a top AVC score of 948. According to Nero's 1:1 performance metric, this places the GPU's rendering capabilities in the 870th position out of 1,737 tested units for average performance, and 976th overall for peak performance. The...Read more

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develop3d.com
06/03/2013
Review: Nvidia's CAD-focused Kepler Quadro professional GPUs (K600, K2000 and K4000Go to product viewer dialog for this item.) develop3dWould you like...

Overview of Nvidia Kepler Quadro GPUs The Nvidia Kepler-based Quadro graphics cards (K600, K2000, and K4000) introduce a highly power-efficient architecture that delivers strong single-precision performance tailored for mainstream 3D CAD workflows. A major benefit of this generation is expanded multi-display support, allowing all but the entry-level card to natively drive up to four...Read more

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