GRID P40-3Q
VS
Quadro P3000 (móvel)

GRID P40-3Q vs Quadro P3000 (móvel)

GRID P40-3Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

2017Core: 1088 MHzBoost: 1215 MHz

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.

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 P40-3Q is positioned at rank 341 and the Quadro P3000 (móvel) is on rank 135, so the Quadro P3000 (móvel) 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 P40-3Q

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
91%
#326
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
12846%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
100%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
94%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
93%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
92%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
90%
#347
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
90%
#348
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
90%
#350
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
85%
#351
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
84%
#352
FirePro 2270
MSRP: $149|Avg: $30
83%
#353
FirePro 2460
MSRP: $180|Avg: $10
82%
#355
FirePro 3D V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
79%
#356
Quadro FX 580
MSRP: $199|Avg: $500
79%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3000 (móvel)

#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
97%
#119
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1388%
#134
Quadro P3000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
100%
#135
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
100%
#138
Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $120
94%
#139
Radeon Pro V520
MSRP: $800|Avg: $300
94%
#140
Quadro M5500
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
93%
#141
Quadro K1200
MSRP: $300|Avg: $184
93%
#142
Quadro P400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $60
92%
#143
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
91%
#144
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
90%
#145
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
89%
#146
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
89%
#147
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
87%
#148
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-3Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P3000 (móvel).

InsightGRID P40-3QQuadro P3000 (móvel)
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro P3000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P3000 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $5,699), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2669.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGRID P40-3QQuadro P3000 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+2669.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699)
More affordable ($200)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-3Q and Quadro P3000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GRID P40-3Q

The GRID P40-3Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,570 points. Launch price was $469.

NVIDIA

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1088 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,385 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-3Q scores 6,570 and the Quadro P3000 (móvel) reaches 6,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-3Q is built on Kepler while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1,280 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q) vs 3.11 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000 (móvel)).

FeatureGRID P40-3QQuadro P3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
6,570+3%
6,385
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1536+20%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS
3.11 TFLOPS+36%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
128+60%
80
L1 Cache
128 KB
480 KB+275%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1.5 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P40-3QQuadro P3000 (móvel)
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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the Quadro P3000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID P40-3QQuadro P3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1.5 MB+200%
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-3Q draws 225W versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 100% difference. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-3Q) vs 350W (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID P40-3QQuadro P3000 (móvel)
TDP
225W
75W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
29.2
85.1+191%
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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $5699, while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) launched at $600 and now averages $200. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) costs 96.5% less ($5499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 31.9 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the Quadro P3000 (móvel) offers 2558.3% better value. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID P40-3QQuadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP
$5699
$600-89%
Avg Price (30d)
$5699
$200-96%
Performance per Dollar
1.2
31.9+2558%
Codename
GK104
GP104
Release
June 28 2013
January 11 2017
Ranking
#628
#380