Quadro K2000M vs Radeon R9 M280X

When comparing Quadro K2000M and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 Quadro K2000M and Radeon R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K2000M and Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: Quadro K2000M and Radeon R9 M280X are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 K2000M or Radeon R9 M280X here:

Main Specs

  Quadro K2000M Radeon R9 M280X
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro K2000M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Radeon R9 M280X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro K2000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
  • Quadro K2000M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M280X is 155 MHz higher, than Quadro K2000M.
  • Quadro K2000M and Radeon R9 M280X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 2−3
ultra / 1080p 0−1 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 14−16
medium / 1080p 3−4 4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than Quadro K2000M.

Full Specs

  Quadro K2000M Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture Kepler GCN
Code name N14P-Q3 Saturn XT
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 1 June 2012 1 February 2015
Pipelines 384 896
Core clock speed 745 MHz 900 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 23.84 61.60
Floating-point performance 572.2 gflops 1,792 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 96 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 Not Listed
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA +
FreeSync +
Bus support Not Listed
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 18 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized large
Optimus +
HD3D +
PowerTune +
DualGraphics +
ZeroCore +
Switchable graphics +
Mantle +
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