GRID P40-8Q vs Quadro P4000 (móvel)
GRID P40-8Q
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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 P40-8Q is positioned at rank 265 and the Quadro P4000 (móvel) is on rank 149, so the Quadro P4000 (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 P40-8Q
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4000 (móvel).
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑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 GRID P40-8Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P40-8Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $290), it costs 48% less, resulting in a 93.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+93.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($290) |
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 P40-8Q and Quadro P4000 (móvel)
GRID P40-8Q
The GRID P40-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,507 points.
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
The Quadro P4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,500 points. Launch price was $819.61.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 and the Quadro P4000 (móvel) reaches 7,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P4000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q) vs 4.398 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1228 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,507 | 7,500 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+14% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+10% | 4.398 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1228 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+14% | 672 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (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.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (Quadro P4000 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Quadro P4000 (móvel)).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-8Q draws 225W versus the Quadro P4000 (móvel)'s 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro P4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-8Q) vs 350W (Quadro P4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 33.4 | 75.0+125% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro P4000 (móvel) launched at $819 and now averages $290. The GRID P40-8Q costs 48.3% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 25.9 (Quadro P4000 (móvel)) — the GRID P40-8Q offers 93.1% better value. The Quadro P4000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Quadro P4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $819-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-48% | $290 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.0+93% | 25.9 |
| Codename | GM204 | GP104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #505 | #326 |
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