GRID P40-3Q vs Quadro T1000
GRID P40-3Q
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Quadro T1000
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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 T1000 is on rank 90, so the Quadro T1000 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 T1000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro T1000 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Quadro T1000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-3Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-3Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1000.
| Insight | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro T1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $425 versus $5,699 for the GRID P40-3Q, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1227.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1227.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699) | ✅More affordable ($425) |
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 T1000
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 T1000
The Quadro T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,505 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-3Q scores 6,570 and the Quadro T1000 reaches 6,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-3Q is built on Kepler while the Quadro T1000 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,570 | 6,505 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro T1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) (Quadro T1000). Decoder: Tesla NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode (Quadro T1000).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Tesla NVENC x24 | 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | Tesla NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-3Q draws 225W versus the Quadro T1000's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-3Q) vs 350W (Quadro T1000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 156mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 65°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.2 | 130.1+346% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $5699, while the Quadro T1000 launched at $400 and now averages $425. The Quadro T1000 costs 92.5% less ($5274 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 15.3 (Quadro T1000) — the Quadro T1000 offers 1175% better value. The Quadro T1000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Quadro T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $400-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5699 | $425-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 15.3+1175% |
| Codename | GK104 | TU117 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #628 | #376 |
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