GeForce GTX 960A vs Quadro M2000M

When comparing GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M2000M, 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 GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M2000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M2000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M2000M 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 M2000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 960A Quadro M2000M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 55 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 960A has 36% more power consumption, than Quadro M2000M.
  • GeForce GTX 960A is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro M2000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro M2000M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 960A.
  • GeForce GTX 960A is used in Desktops, and Quadro M2000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M2000M are build with Maxwell architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M2000M is 9 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960A.
  • GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M2000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 12 MHz higher, than Quadro M2000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 18−20
ultra / 1080p 7−8 10−11
QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 24−27 35−40
medium / 1080p 14−16 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M2000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 960A Quadro M2000M
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
Code name GM107 GM107
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 13 March 2015 2 October 2015
Pipelines 640 640
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 1038 MHz
Boost Clock 1085 MHz 1197 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 43.40 43.92
Floating-point performance 1,389 gflops 1,405 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80.19 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 5.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 180 Mh/s 173 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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