P106-100
VS
Quadro M4000

P106-100 vs Quadro M4000

P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro M4000

2015Core: 975 MHzBoost: 1013 MHz

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 P106-100 is positioned at rank 43 and the Quadro M4000 is on rank 159, so the P106-100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar P106-100

#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
93%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
93%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
93%
#28
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
499%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
100%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
96%
#50
Quadro K5000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509
95%
#51
Radeon PRO W6300
MSRP: $200|Avg: $150
94%
#52
Quadro K4100M
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261
94%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000

#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
90%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
84%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
84%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
83%
#144
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1750%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
100%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
97%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
89%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
85%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
85%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
85%
#173
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $86
83%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-100.

InsightP106-100Quadro M4000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (250mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $350), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1057.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightP106-100Quadro M4000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1057.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)

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 P106-100 and Quadro M4000

NVIDIA

P106-100

The P106-100 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 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro M4000

The Quadro M4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,679 points.

Graphics Performance

The P106-100 scores 6,628 and the Quadro M4000 reaches 6,679 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-100 is built on Pascal while the Quadro M4000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P106-100) vs 1 (Quadro M4000). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1013 MHz.

FeatureP106-100Quadro M4000
G3D Mark Score
6,628
6,679
Architecture
Pascal
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
16 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1920+50%
1,280
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.655 TFLOPS+167%
2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+71%
1013 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
120+50%
80
L1 Cache
720 KB+50%
480 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureP106-100Quadro M4000
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)

The P106-100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureP106-100Quadro M4000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (P106-100) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureP106-100Quadro M4000
DirectX
12_1
12 (12_1)
Max Displays
0
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 1st Gen NVDEC.

FeatureP106-100Quadro M4000
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
1st Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The P106-100 draws 75W versus the Quadro M4000's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-100) vs 350W (Quadro M4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureP106-100Quadro M4000
TDP
75W-25%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
250mm
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
82°C
Perf/Watt
88.4+32%
66.8
💰

Value Analysis

The P106-100 launched at $224 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro M4000 launched at $791 and now averages $350. The P106-100 costs 91.4% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 220.9 (P106-100) vs 19.1 (Quadro M4000) — the P106-100 offers 1056.5% better value. The P106-100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureP106-100Quadro M4000
MSRP
$224-72%
$791
Avg Price (30d)
$30-91%
$350
Performance per Dollar
220.9+1057%
19.1
Codename
GP104
GM204
Release
December 12 2017
August 18 2015
Ranking
#529
#392