GRID P40-12Q vs Quadro M3000M

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 P40-12Q is positioned at rank 351 and the Quadro M3000M is on rank 9, so the Quadro M3000M 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 P40-12Q

#336

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15230%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

98%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

97%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

94%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

94%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

93%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

92%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

91%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

91%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

89%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

84%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

82%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M3000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

186%

#9

Quadro M3000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-12Q.

Insight	GRID P40-12Q	Quadro M3000M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M3000M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-12Q and Quadro M3000M

GRID P40-12Q

The GRID P40-12Q 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: 5,540 points.

Quadro M3000M

The Quadro M3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1,024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,574 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-12Q scores 5,540 and the Quadro M3000M reaches 5,574 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-12Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro M3000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q) vs 1 (Quadro M3000M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M).

Feature	GRID P40-12Q	Quadro M3000M
G3D Mark Score	5,540	5,574
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1,024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+124%	2.15 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	768 KB+100%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-12Q	Quadro M3000M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-12Q	Quadro M3000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-12Q draws 225W versus the Quadro M3000M's 75W — a 100% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-12Q) vs 350W (Quadro M3000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.