Quadro T2000 (móvel) vs Radeon R9 285

NVIDIA

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1575 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

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AMD

Radeon R9 285

2014Core: 918 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • 12.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 285: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 285 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
  • Draws 60W instead of 190W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 100.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.9 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Radeon R9 285

2014

Why buy it

  • Costs $251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 92.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 13.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro T2000 (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 216.7% higher power demand at 190W vs 60W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro T2000 (móvel) better than Radeon R9 285?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Quadro T2000 (móvel) averages 12.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,959 vs 6,680 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro T2000 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (60W vs 190W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro T2000 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Quadro T2000 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro T2000 (móvel) is about 100.8% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 12.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 285 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon R9 285 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 285 is 2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,680 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
1080p
low99 FPS81 FPS
medium88 FPS69 FPS
high75 FPS57 FPS
ultra62 FPS37 FPS
1440p
low91 FPS71 FPS
medium77 FPS62 FPS
high64 FPS45 FPS
ultra53 FPS29 FPS
4K
low45 FPS26 FPS
medium42 FPS24 FPS
high31 FPS16 FPS
ultra28 FPS14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
1080p
low195 FPS129 FPS
medium165 FPS98 FPS
high129 FPS78 FPS
ultra99 FPS52 FPS
1440p
low136 FPS73 FPS
medium111 FPS53 FPS
high90 FPS39 FPS
ultra73 FPS27 FPS
4K
low80 FPS27 FPS
medium66 FPS19 FPS
high54 FPS15 FPS
ultra42 FPS11 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
1080p
low313 FPS301 FPS
medium251 FPS240 FPS
high209 FPS200 FPS
ultra157 FPS150 FPS
1440p
low235 FPS225 FPS
medium188 FPS180 FPS
high157 FPS150 FPS
ultra117 FPS113 FPS
4K
low146 FPS150 FPS
medium125 FPS120 FPS
high88 FPS100 FPS
ultra56 FPS75 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
1080p
low289 FPS140 FPS
medium224 FPS113 FPS
high196 FPS97 FPS
ultra157 FPS81 FPS
1440p
low220 FPS104 FPS
medium167 FPS85 FPS
high138 FPS74 FPS
ultra114 FPS57 FPS
4K
low103 FPS62 FPS
medium76 FPS47 FPS
high67 FPS37 FPS
ultra52 FPS26 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro T2000 (móvel) and Radeon R9 285

NVIDIA

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

The Quadro T2000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,959 points.

AMD

Radeon R9 285

The Radeon R9 285 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro T2000 (móvel) scores 6,959 and the Radeon R9 285 reaches 6,680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T2000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 285 uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285). Raw compute: 3.656 TFLOPS (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285).

FeatureQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
G3D Mark Score
6,959+4%
6,680
Architecture
Turing
GCN 3.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
1792+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.656 TFLOPS+11%
3.29 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
112+75%
L1 Cache
1 MB+127%
0.44 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285) — the Quadro T2000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 285). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
DirectX
12.1
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6+5%
4.4
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285).

FeatureQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
Encoder
NVENC 7.0
VCE 3.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP9
UVD 5.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro T2000 (móvel) draws 60W versus the Radeon R9 285's 190W — a 104% difference. The Quadro T2000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 221mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
TDP
60W-68%
190W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
0mm
221mm
Height
0mm
109mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
65°C
Perf/Watt
116.0+230%
35.2
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Value Analysis

The Quadro T2000 (móvel) launched at $500 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 285 launched at $249. The Radeon R9 285 costs 50.2% less ($251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.9 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) vs 26.8 (Radeon R9 285) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 92.8% better value. The Quadro T2000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureQuadro T2000 (móvel)Radeon R9 285
MSRP
$500
$249-50%
Performance per Dollar
13.9
26.8+93%
Codename
TU117
Tonga
Release
May 27 2019
September 2 2014
Ranking
#319
#365