FirePro W8100 vs Quadro T2000 Max Q

When comparing FirePro W8100 and Quadro T2000 Max Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro W8100 and Quadro T2000 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro T2000 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro T2000 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro T2000 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W8100 Quadro T2000 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 40 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI No outputs
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  • FirePro W8100 has 450% more power consumption, than Quadro T2000 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W8100 has 4 GB more memory, than Quadro T2000 Max Q.
  • FirePro W8100 is used in Desktops, and Quadro T2000 Max Q - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro W8100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Quadro T2000 Max Q - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro T2000 Max Q is 106 MHz higher, than FirePro W8100.
  • FirePro W8100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro T2000 Max Q - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro T2000 Max Q is 3000 MHz higher, than FirePro W8100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24 21−24
QHD / 1440p 16−18 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 60−65
medium / 1080p 40−45 40−45
FirePro W8100 and Quadro T2000 Max Q have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  FirePro W8100 Quadro T2000 Max Q
Architecture GCN 2.0 Turing
Code name Hawaii N19P-Q3 MAX-Q
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 23 June 2014 27 May 2019
Pipelines 2560 1024
Core clock speed 824 MHz 930 / 1200 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 / 1620 MHz
Transistor count 6,200 million 4,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 131.8 103.7
Floating-point performance 4,219 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 512 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 8000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 320 GB/s 128.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.3 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 7.5
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 466 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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