GRID P40-4Q 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID P40-4Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Quadro M3000M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

GRID P40-4Q

2013

Quadro M3000M

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GRID P40-4Q better than Quadro M3000M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,926 vs 5,574 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID P40-4Q is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID P40-4Q is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID P40-4Q can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $3,000 MSRP. GRID P40-4Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GRID P40-4Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $3,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 6.3% higher G3D Mark. Quadro M3000M is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (75W vs 225W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro M3000M make more sense than GRID P40-4Q?

Yes. Quadro M3000M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 225W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GRID P40-4Q. The trade-off is that GRID P40-4Q currently gives you 6.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GRID P40-4Q Benchmark Check

Quadro M3000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P40-4Q	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	103 FPS	105 FPS
medium	89 FPS	89 FPS
high	70 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	91 FPS
medium	79 FPS	79 FPS
high	56 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	28 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P40-4Q	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	111 FPS	167 FPS
medium	78 FPS	133 FPS
high	57 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	72 FPS	114 FPS
medium	49 FPS	88 FPS
high	37 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	55 FPS
medium	25 FPS	44 FPS
high	20 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P40-4Q	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	267 FPS	251 FPS
medium	213 FPS	201 FPS
high	178 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	188 FPS
medium	160 FPS	150 FPS
high	133 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	125 FPS
medium	107 FPS	100 FPS
high	89 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	63 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P40-4Q	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	166 FPS	157 FPS
medium	133 FPS	128 FPS
high	117 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	114 FPS
medium	99 FPS	95 FPS
high	87 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	65 FPS
medium	54 FPS	52 FPS
high	44 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-4Q and Quadro M3000M

GRID P40-4Q

The GRID P40-4Q 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: 5,926 points. Launch price was $469.

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

In G3D Mark, the GRID P40-4Q scores 5,926 versus the Quadro M3000M's 5,574 — the GRID P40-4Q leads by 6.3%. The GRID P40-4Q is built on Kepler while the Quadro M3000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 1 (Quadro M3000M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M).

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Quadro M3000M
G3D Mark Score	5,926+6%	5,574
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1,024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+6%	2.15 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	128 KB	384 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Quadro M3000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-4Q) vs 2 MB (Quadro M3000M) — the Quadro M3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Quadro M3000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Quadro M3000M
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-4Q draws 225W versus the Quadro M3000M's 75W — a 100% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-4Q) vs 350W (Quadro M3000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.