GeForce2 Ultra vs Quadro K2000M

Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro K2000M with GeForce2 Ultra, including specs and performance data.

K2000M
2012, $265
2 GB DDR3, 55 Watt
2.38
+23700%

K2000M outperforms Ultra by a whopping 23700% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking8961567
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.16no data
Power efficiency3.33no data
ArchitectureKepler (2012−2018)Celsius (1999−2005)
GPU code nameGK107NV15 A4
Market segmentMobile workstationDesktop
Release date1 June 2012 (13 years ago)14 August 2000 (25 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$265.27 $499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.

K2000M and GeForce2 Ultra have a nearly equal value for money.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores384no data
Core clock speed745 MHz250 MHz
Number of transistors1,270 million25 million
Manufacturing process technology28 nm180 nm
Power consumption (TDP)55 Wattno data
Texture fill rate23.842.000
Floating-point processing power0.5722 TFLOPSno data
ROPs164
TMUs328
L1 Cache32 KBno data
L2 Cache256 KBno data

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizemedium sizedno data
InterfaceMXM-A (3.0)AGP 4x
Lengthno data183 mm
Widthno data1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsno dataNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDR3DDR
Maximum RAM amount2 GB64 MB
Memory bus width128 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz230 MHz
Memory bandwidth28.8 GB/s7.36 GB/s
Shared memory-no data

Connectivity and outputs

This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputs1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Optimus+-

API and SDK support

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)7.0
Shader Model5.1no data
OpenGL4.61.2
OpenCL1.2N/A
Vulkan+N/A
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmarks

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

K2000M 2.38
+23700%
GeForce2 Ultra 0.01

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

K2000M 995
+16483%
Samples: 935
GeForce2 Ultra 6
Samples: 1

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD25-0−1

Cost per frame, $

1080p10.61no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low

Counter-Strike 2 6−7 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6 0−1
Resident Evil 4 Remake 2−3 0−1

Full HD
Medium

Battlefield 5 7−8 0−1
Counter-Strike 2 6−7 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6 0−1
Far Cry 5 6−7 0−1
Fortnite 12−14 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 12−14 0−1
Forza Horizon 5 5−6 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14 0−1
Valorant 40−45 0−1

Full HD
High

Battlefield 5 7−8 0−1
Counter-Strike 2 6−7 0−1
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 63 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6 0−1
Dota 2 24−27 0−1
Far Cry 5 6−7 0−1
Fortnite 12−14 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 12−14 0−1
Forza Horizon 5 5−6 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 5−6 0−1
Metro Exodus 4−5 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10 0−1
Valorant 40−45 0−1

Full HD
Ultra

Battlefield 5 7−8 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6 0−1
Dota 2 24−27 0−1
Far Cry 5 6−7 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 12−14 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10 0−1
Valorant 40−45 0−1

Full HD
Epic

Fortnite 12−14 0−1

1440p
High

Counter-Strike 2 6−7 0−1
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 18−20 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 21−24 0−1
Valorant 20−22 0−1

1440p
Ultra

Cyberpunk 2077 1−2 0−1
Far Cry 5 4−5 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 6−7 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4−5 0−1

1440p
Epic

Fortnite 4−5 0−1

4K
High

Grand Theft Auto V 14−16 0−1
Valorant 12−14 0−1

4K
Ultra

Cyberpunk 2077 0−1 0−1
Dota 2 6−7 0−1
Far Cry 5 1−2 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 1−2 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 3−4 0−1

4K
Epic

Fortnite 3−4 0−1

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.38 0.01
Recency 1 June 2012 14 August 2000
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 64 MB
Chip lithography 28 nm 180 nm

K2000M has a 23700% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, a 3100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 543% more advanced lithography process.

The Quadro K2000M is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce2 Ultra in performance tests.

Be aware that Quadro K2000M is a mobile workstation graphics card while GeForce2 Ultra is a desktop one.

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