GRID M10-2B vs Quadro P400

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M10-2B is positioned at rank 372 and the Quadro P400 is on rank 143, so the Quadro P400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2B

#357

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

22383%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

100%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

98%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

92%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

92%

#376

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

92%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

91%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

88%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

85%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

85%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

80%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

80%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

71%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

67%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

65%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

65%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P400

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

92%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

88%

#128

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1504%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

100%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

98%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

96%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

94%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

93%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

92%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

90%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-2B.

Insight	GRID M10-2B	Quadro P400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro P400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $80), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 34.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M10-2B	Quadro P400
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($60)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GRID M10-2B Benchmark Check

Quadro P400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M10-2B and Quadro P400

GRID M10-2B

The GRID M10-2B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,644 points.

Quadro P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-2B scores 1,644 and the Quadro P400 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-2B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-2B) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2B) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1252 MHz.

Feature	GRID M10-2B	Quadro P400
G3D Mark Score	1,644	1,659
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+700%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+653%	0.641 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1252 MHz+6%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+700%	16
L1 Cache	768 KB+700%	96 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M10-2B	Quadro P400
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M10-2B comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P400 has 2 GB. The Quadro P400 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-2B) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro P400) — the GRID M10-2B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M10-2B	Quadro P400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-2B draws 225W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-2B) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M10-2B	Quadro P400
TDP	225W	30W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	145mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	7.3	55.3+658%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M10-2B launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Quadro P400 launched at $169 and now averages $60. The Quadro P400 costs 25% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.6 (GRID M10-2B) vs 27.6 (Quadro P400) — the Quadro P400 offers 34% better value. The Quadro P400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).