GeForce GTX 850A vs Quadro P2000 Max Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 850A and Quadro P2000 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 GeForce GTX 850A and Quadro P2000 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro P2000 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro P2000 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 P2000 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A Quadro P2000 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • Quadro P2000 Max Q has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is used in Desktops, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro P2000 Max Q is 313 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro P2000 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro P2000 Max Q is 4208 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 35−40
ultra / 1080p 0−1 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 12−14 60−65
medium / 1080p 3−4 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P2000 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 683% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A Quadro P2000 Max Q
Architecture Maxwell Pascal
Code name GM107 GP107GL
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 17 March 2014 5 July 2017
Pipelines 640 768
Core clock speed 902 MHz 1215 MHz
Boost Clock 936 MHz 1468 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 37.44
Floating-point performance 1,198 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 6008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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