GPU Comparison

# NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M vs NVIDIA Quadro P2000

The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 decisively outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M in the only shared benchmark, posting a Geekbench OpenCL score of 20,125 against the GTX 670M’s 6,513. That represents a 67.6% advantage for the Quadro, a gap that reflects nearly five years of architectural evolution between the two parts. The GTX 670M, a Fermi 2.0 mobile GPU from the GeForce 600M generation, is thoroughly outclassed by the Pascal-based workstation card, though both share a 75 W TDP and are now end-of-life products.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single head-to-head data point is Geekbench OpenCL, and it is not close. The Quadro P2000 scores 20,125 while the GTX 670M manages 6,513, a delta of -67.6% from the perspective of the older card. In practical terms, the Quadro delivers roughly three times the compute throughput in this workload. The GTX 670M’s score places it at the 38th percentile of all GPUs, while the Quadro P2000 sits at the 35th percentile, a curious inversion where the lower-scoring card has a higher percentile ranking, likely due to the distribution of benchmark submissions.

Context from nearest rivals underscores the GTX 670M’s position. The 670M’s average benchmark score of 6,513 is nearly identical to the GeForce GT 555M (6,493, +0.3%), the Quadro M5000M (6,481, +0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Vega 10 Mobile (6,476, +0.6%). It trails the Intel UHD Graphics P750 (6,554, -0.6%) by a hair. The Quadro P2000’s average score of 6,049, however, benefits from a broader benchmark suite that includes multiple Passmark tests, dragging its average below its OpenCL result. Its nearest rivals include the GeForce MX230 (6,077, -0.5%), RTX A400 (6,078, -0.5%), Radeon 760M (6,019, +0.5%), and Radeon RX 6400 (6,001, +0.8%).

The Quadro P2000’s Passmark results tell a more nuanced story. Its DirectX 9 score of 124 dwarfs its DirectX 10 (34), DirectX 11 (47), and DirectX 12 (28) scores, suggesting legacy API performance is a strength. The GPU compute score of 2,933 and G3D score of 6,956 indicate solid general-purpose throughput, while the G2D score of 626 reflects adequate 2D acceleration. These numbers are not directly comparable to the GTX 670M, which lacks Passmark results in the fact pack, but they paint the Quadro as a balanced workstation part rather than a gaming-focused chip.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gulf between these two GPUs is vast. The GTX 670M uses the GF114 chip built on TSMC’s 40 nm process, packing 1,950 million transistors into a 332 mm² die, a transistor density of 5.9M per mm². The Quadro P2000 employs the GP106 chip on TSMC’s 16 nm node, with 4,400 million transistors in a much smaller 200 mm² die, achieving 22.0M transistors per mm². That is a 3.7x improvement in density, enabled by the node shrink.

The GTX 670M is a Fermi 2.0 architecture part from the GeForce 600M generation, released on March 21, 2012. It features 336 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 24 ROPs. Its memory subsystem consists of 1,536 MB of GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 72.00 GB/s of bandwidth at 750 MHz (3 Gbps effective). The Quadro P2000, by contrast, is a Pascal architecture card from the Quadro Pascal (Px000) generation, released February 5, 2017. It has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 40 ROPs, significantly more compute resources across the board. Its memory is 5 GB of GDDR5 on a 160-bit bus, but the higher 1,752 MHz clock (7 Gbps effective) yields 140.2 GB/s of bandwidth, nearly double the GTX 670M’s.

Clock speeds further separate the two. The GTX 670M has no listed base or boost clock, but its memory clock is 750 MHz. The Quadro P2000 runs at a 1,076 MHz base and 1,480 MHz boost, with memory at 1,752 MHz. Pixel rate tells the story: the Quadro achieves 59.20 GPixel/s versus the GTX 670M’s 8.372 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 94.72 GTexel/s versus 33.49 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 3.031 TFLOPS against 803.7 GFLOPS, a 3.8x advantage for the Quadro. The Quadro also lists FP16 at 47.36 GFLOPS (1:64 ratio), while the GTX 670M has no FP16 data.

API support differs meaningfully. The GTX 670M supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6, but no Vulkan. The Quadro P2000 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The newer DirectX feature level is notable for modern workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 scores 20,125 versus the GTX 670M’s 6,513, a 67.6% advantage for the Quadro.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Quadro P2000 delivers 140.2 GB/s over a 160-bit bus, while the GTX 670M offers 72.00 GB/s over a 192-bit bus. Despite the narrower bus, the Quadro’s higher memory clock (1,752 MHz vs 750 MHz) nearly doubles bandwidth.

Q: Are these cards still in production?

A: No. Both are listed as end-of-life. The GTX 670M was released March 21, 2012, and the Quadro P2000 on February 5, 2017.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The GTX 670M’s GF114 chip is built on TSMC’s 40 nm process, while the Quadro P2000’s GP106 chip uses TSMC’s 16 nm process.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: Both support DirectX 12, but the GTX 670M is at feature level 11_0 while the Quadro P2000 supports 12_1. The Quadro also adds Vulkan 1.4 support, which the GTX 670M lacks.

Q: What is the transistor count difference?

A: The Quadro P2000 has 4,400 million transistors, more than double the GTX 670M’s 1,950 million, despite the Quadro’s smaller 200 mm² die versus 332 mm².

Specification Differences

| Specification | GTX 670M | Quadro P2000 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Pascal |

| Process Node | 40 nm | 16 nm |

| Transistors | 1,950 million | 4,400 million |

| Die Size | 332 mm² | 200 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 5.9M / mm² | 22.0M / mm² |

| Base Clock | Not listed | 1076 MHz |

| Boost Clock | Not listed | 1480 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 750 MHz (3 Gbps effective) | 1752 MHz (7 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 1536 MB | 5 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | 160 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 72.00 GB/s | 140.2 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 336 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 56 | 64 |

| ROPs | 24 | 40 |

| Pixel Rate | 8.372 GPixel/s | 59.20 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 33.49 GTexel/s | 94.72 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 803.7 GFLOPS | 3.031 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | Not listed | 47.36 GFLOPS (1:64) |

| Slot Width | MXM Module | Single-slot |

| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 196 mm x 111 mm |

| Vulkan Support | Not listed | 1.4 |

| DirectX Version | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 250 W |

| Release Date | March 21, 2012 | February 5, 2017 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 500M | Quadro Maxwell |

| Successor | GeForce 700M | Quadro Volta |

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion: the Quadro P2000 is the superior GPU in nearly every measurable way. Its 67.6% lead in Geekbench OpenCL, 3.8x advantage in FP32 compute, and 1.9x memory bandwidth advantage over the GTX 670M are decisive. The Quadro also offers more than three times the shading units (1,024 vs 336), more TMUs (64 vs 56), and more ROPs (40 vs 24). Its 5 GB frame buffer is more than three times larger than the GTX 670M’s 1,536 MB, and its pixel rate is 7x higher.

However, the GTX 670M is not without its own distinctions. It carries a 192-bit memory bus versus the Quadro’s 160-bit, which partially compensates for its slower memory clock. Its MXM module form factor suits portable devices, whereas the Quadro is a single-slot PCIe card with four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. Both share a 75 W TDP and require no external power connectors, making them comparable in power efficiency, though the Quadro’s suggested PSU is 250 W.

Users seeking workstation-class performance with modern API support should choose the Quadro P2000. It brings Vulkan 1.4, DirectX 12_1, and a compact 196 mm length that fits standard desktop chassis. The GTX 670M, by contrast, is a legacy mobile part whose 38th percentile ranking sits just above the Quadro’s 35th percentile, but that ranking reflects its narrower benchmark set. The GTX 670M’s nearest rivals, the GT 555M, Quadro M5000M, and Radeon Vega 10 Mobile, all score within 0.6% of it, confirming it is firmly in entry-level territory. The Quadro P2000’s rivals, including the MX230 and RTX A400, are similarly clustered, but its raw OpenCL score of 20,125 shows it punches well above its average when compute-heavy workloads are involved. For anyone choosing between these two, the Quadro P2000 is the only rational pick from a performance standpoint, though the GTX 670M remains a historical curiosity from an era when 40 nm Fermi GPUs dominated mobile gaming.