GRID P40-3Q vs Quadro T2000 Max-Q

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 T2000 Max-Q is on rank 2, so the Quadro T2000 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-3Q

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L40

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91%

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Tesla K20m

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12846%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

94%

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Tesla K80

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93%

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GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

92%

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GRID M10-8Q

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90%

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FirePro V8700

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90%

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Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

90%

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GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

85%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

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FirePro 2270

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83%

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FirePro 2460

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82%

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FirePro 3D V5700

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79%

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Quadro FX 580

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79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro T2000 Max-Q

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

127%

#2

Quadro T2000 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro T2000 Max-Q is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Quadro T2000 Max-Q 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 Quadro T2000 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-3Q.

Insight	GRID P40-3Q	Quadro T2000 Max-Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%)
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)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro T2000 Max-Q 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 P40-3Q and Quadro T2000 Max-Q

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 T2000 Max-Q

The Quadro T2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,959 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID P40-3Q scores 6,570 versus the Quadro T2000 Max-Q's 6,959 — the Quadro T2000 Max-Q leads by 5.9%. The GRID P40-3Q is built on Kepler while the Quadro T2000 Max-Q uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1,024 (Quadro T2000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q) vs 3.318 TFLOPS (Quadro T2000 Max-Q).

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Quadro T2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	6,570	6,959+6%
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	3.318 TFLOPS+45%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	1 MB+669%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Quadro T2000 Max-Q
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 MB (Quadro T2000 Max-Q) — the Quadro T2000 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Quadro T2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q) vs 12.1 (Quadro T2000 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Quadro T2000 Max-Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro T2000 Max-Q). Decoder: Tesla NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro T2000 Max-Q).

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Quadro T2000 Max-Q
Encoder	Tesla NVENC x24	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	Tesla NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-3Q draws 225W versus the Quadro T2000 Max-Q's 40W — a 139.6% difference. The Quadro T2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-3Q) vs 350W (Quadro T2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Quadro T2000 Max-Q
TDP	225W	40W-82%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	29.2	174.0+496%