P104-100 vs T400
P104-100
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T400
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar T400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T400 uses modern memory architecture. The T400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The P104-100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The P104-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the T400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | P104-100 | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The P104-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $179 for the T400, it costs 94% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1724.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P104-100 | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1724.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) |
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 P104-100 and T400
P104-100
The P104-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.
T400
The T400 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,609 points.
Graphics Performance
The P104-100 scores 3,678 and the T400 reaches 3,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P104-100 is built on Pascal while the T400 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P104-100) vs 384 (T400). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P104-100) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1425 MHz.
| Feature | P104-100 | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,678+2% | 3,609 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+400% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.655 TFLOPS+508% | 1.094 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+22% | 1425 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 120+400% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 720 KB+88% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P104-100 | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The P104-100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the T400 has 4 GB. The T400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P104-100) vs 1 MB (T400) — the P104-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P104-100 | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The P104-100 draws 30W versus the T400's 30W — a 0% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P104-100) vs 350W (T400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | P104-100 | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6+2% | 120.3 |
Value Analysis
The P104-100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the T400 launched at $180 and now averages $179. The P104-100 costs 94.4% less ($169 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 367.8 (P104-100) vs 20.2 (T400) — the P104-100 offers 1720.8% better value. The T400 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | P104-100 | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $180 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-94% | $179 |
| Performance per Dollar | 367.8+1721% | 20.2 |
| Codename | GP104 | TU117 |
| Release | December 12 2017 | May 6 2021 |
| Ranking | #529 | #532 |
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