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  • Avg. price: ~£95
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 75 W

NVIDIA Quadro M2000 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.5

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%

3.0

Technical Score

10.0%

7.8

User score

Poor
3.0

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%

1.7

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

6.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

Design

4.0%

7.6

Connectivity & Media

Poor
7.8

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%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

6.5

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The NVIDIA Quadro M2000 is a mid-range professional workstation graphics card based on the Maxwell 2.0 (GM206) architecture, featuring 768 CUDA cores and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface with a bandwidth of up to 106 GB/s. Launched in 2016, this single-slot card is highly efficient with a low 75W TDP that eliminates the need for external power connectors, and it uniquely offers four DisplayPort 1.2 outputs capable of driving four 4K monitors natively. Its main pros include certified stability for professional CAD and 3D modeling applications like SolidWorks and Use code with caution.Copied to clipboardjsonAutoCADUse code with caution.Copied to clipboardjson, a compact form factor suitable for slim workstations, and support for hardware HEVC encoding/decoding. However, its primary cons are its aging 28nm architecture, limited gaming performance by modern standards, and the lack of support for newer technologies like AV1 decoding or real-time ray tracing found in later RTX generations.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA Quadro M2000

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%

1.7

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

6.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

Design

4.0%

7.6

Connectivity & Media

3.0
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a technical score of 3.05 points, which is lower than that of 97.1% 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%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

6.5

Popularity

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7.8
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a user score of 7.76 points, which is lower than that of 79.5% 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.
6.5
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a popularity of 6.5 points, which is higher than 67.1% 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%

3.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.5
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.5 points, which is lower than 90.9% 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

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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

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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

1.786 TFLOPS
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 delivers 1.786 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 97.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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

4 GB
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% 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 M2000 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 M2000 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

106 GB/s
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 reaches 106 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 96.2% 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

3.0
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% 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 M2000 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

12.1
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 87.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.9% of graphics cards.
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

4.5
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% 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 M2000 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

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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

4
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 offers 4 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 98.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% 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 M2000 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 M2000 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

75 W
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a TDP of 75 W, which is lower than that of 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% 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

75 W
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 draws 75 W under peak load, which is lower than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% 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

75 W
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a board power limit of 75 W, which is lower than that of 91.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% 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

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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 M2000 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 M2000 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 M2000 vs the average graphics card

  • 65.1% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 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 M2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.75 W vs 215 W
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 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

    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.4 vs 3
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 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 M2000 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
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 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 M2000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.75 W vs 220 W
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 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 M2000 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
  • 5.58x cheaper
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£95 vs £530).
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£95 vs £530).£95 vs £530
  • Supports virtual GPU
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports SR-IOV or virtual GPU functionality
    When it matters: When virtualization or shared-GPU workstation use is part of the plan.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • 65.9% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    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

    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.75 W vs 220 W
  • Supports virtual GPU
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • More NVENC sessions
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (Unlimited vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 65.9% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 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 M2000 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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Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 53.5% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,163 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 34 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 58.5% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (796 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 88.9% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (41.9 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 77.5% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (37.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 92.2% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 92.3% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 88% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 3,584 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 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.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 76.3% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (106 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 65.2% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,612 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.5% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,653 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 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 M2000 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older DirectX version
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • 86.6% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (2,940 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 53.5% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,163 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,163 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1163 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 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 M2000 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
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 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 M2000 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
  • 34 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 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 M2000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.6 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 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 M2000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 58.5% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (796 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 M2000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (796 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.796 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 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 M2000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro M2000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 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 M2000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.48 vs 184
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA Quadro M2000?

  • Efficient power consumption (75W TDP) requiring no external power connectors
  • Supports up to four 4K displays natively via DisplayPort 1.2
  • Slim, single-slot design compatible with most standard workstation chassis
  • Reliable performance for mainstream CAD and professional 3D applications
  • Quiet operation and effective heat management, typically staying under 65°C
  • Affordable entry point for professional-grade features and ISV certifications

What customers dislike about NVIDIA Quadro M2000?

  • Underwhelming gaming performance, often requiring low settings and upscaling (FSR) for modern titles
  • Marginal performance gains over its predecessor (K2200) in specific rendering tasks like Iray
  • Lacks native DVI or VGA ports, necessitating adapters for older monitors
  • Full-height form factor makes it incompatible with low-profile workstation cases
  • Struggles with highly complex 3D environments or high-end professional rendering compared to M4000+ models

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pugetsystems.com
05/08/2016
AutoDesk 3ds Max 2017 Quadro GPU Performance

The review shows that upgrading from the entry-level NVIDIA Quadro K620 to the Quadro M2000 yields the most substantial performance leap for Autodesk 3ds Max 2017, nearly doubling average viewport frame rates. The testing reveals a clear performance scaling across most benchmarks as you move up the GPU hierarchy, particularly when navigating complex models with high polygon counts,...Read more

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techgage.com
05/05/2016
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 Workstation Graphics Card Review

The Techgage review of the NVIDIA Quadro M2000 identifies the card as an affordable, power-efficient, and compact 75W, single-slot solution ideal for workstation tasks, supporting up to four 4K displays. It operates cool (sub-60°C) and excels in OpenGL tasks. However, the M2000 is the weakest performer in the Maxwell lineup, failing to outperform older high-end cards like the K5000....Read more

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creativebloq.com
08/11/2016
Nvidia Quadro M2000 - Creative Bloq

The Nvidia Quadro M2000 is a cost-effective, mid-range workstation graphics card that offers a worthwhile, albeit incremental, performance upgrade over its predecessors. Built on 768 CUDA processing cores and equipped with 4GB of GDDR5 memory, it operates on a 128-bit path with a bandwidth of 106GB/sec. While its specifications are not a massive leap forward from the older K2200...Read more

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develop3d.com
16/05/2016
Review: Nvidia Quadro M2000 GPU for CAD & Iray rendering

The Nvidia Quadro M2000 is a mid-range professional GPU designed as a mainstream, "sweet spot" option for 3D CAD users. Tested using an Intel Core i7 6700K workstation across major software applications like SolidWorks 2015, PTC Creo 3.0, and Autodesk Fusion 360, the card brings a generation upgrade by expanding to 768 CUDA cores and four DisplayPort 1.2 connections capable of...Read more

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techgage.com
05/05/2016
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 Workstation Graphics Card Review

The Techgage review of the NVIDIA Quadro M2000 highlights this mid-range, Maxwell-based workstation graphics card as a reliable option for mainstream professional workloads, featuring 768 CUDA cores and 4GB of GDDR5 memory. Benchmarks show the card outperforms older high-end options like the Kepler-based Quadro K5000 and beats competitors such as the AMD FirePro W4300, offering...Read more

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hothardware.com
13/05/2016
NVIDIA Quadro M2000 Review: Affordable Maxwell Pro Graphics

The NVIDIA Quadro M2000 is an affordable, entry-level professional workstation graphics card built on the Maxwell (GM206) GPU architecture, sharing its core foundation with the consumer GeForce GTX 950. It features 768 CUDA cores, 4GB of GDDR5 memory with a 128-bit interface, and a peak boost frequency of 1,108MHz. Designed strictly for single-slot deployment, the card features an...Read more

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storagereview.com
31/07/2017
Recensione NVIDIA Quadro P2000

The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 is a mid-range, single-slot professional graphics card designed for creative professionals working with intensive 3D applications, balancing price and performance using the Pascal architecture. In benchmark testing using an HP Z640 workstation, the P2000 demonstrated considerable performance improvements over its predecessors, the P1000 and M2000. For...Read more

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