
GRID P40-3Q vs Quadro P3000 (móvel)

GRID P40-3Q
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-3Q
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3000 (móvel)
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).
| Insight | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro 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.
| Insight | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro 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)

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.

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)).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro 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)
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro 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 |
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.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro 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% |
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.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro 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% |
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).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro 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 |
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