Quadro 7000
VS
T400

Quadro 7000 vs T400

NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

2012Core: 651 MHz
VS

T400

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 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 Quadro 7000 is positioned at rank 398 and the T400 is on rank 80, so the T400 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 Quadro 7000

#382
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
61554%
#397
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
100%
#398
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
100%
#399
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
100%
#400
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
96%
#401
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
96%
#402
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
92%
#403
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
83%
#405
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
83%
#406
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
75%
#408
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
71%
#409
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
67%
#410
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
67%
#412
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
50%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar T400

#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
94%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
90%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
90%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
88%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
87%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
84%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
83%
#65
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
737%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
100%
#86
Quadro P3200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $63
86%
#89
Quadro P2000
MSRP: $425|Avg: $190
82%
#90
Quadro T1000
MSRP: $400|Avg: $425
81%
#93
Radeon Pro 580
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
77%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T400 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The T400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 7000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The T400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro 7000T400
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The T400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $300 for the Quadro 7000, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 72.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro 7000T400
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+72.6%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)
More affordable ($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 Quadro 7000 and T400

NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.

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 Quadro 7000 scores 3,505 and the T400 reaches 3,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 7000 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the T400 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 7000) vs 384 (T400). Raw compute: 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400).

FeatureQuadro 7000T400
G3D Mark Score
3,505
3,609+3%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Turing
Process Node
40 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.3322 TFLOPS+22%
1.094 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
64+167%
24
L1 Cache
896 KB+133%
384 KB
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 7000T400
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 Quadro 7000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the T400 has 4 GB. The Quadro 7000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Quadro 7000) vs 1 MB (T400) — the T400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 7000T400
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 7000 draws 204W versus the T400's 30W — a 148.7% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 7000) vs 350W (T400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro 7000T400
TDP
204W
30W-85%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
17.2
120.3+599%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro 7000 launched at $14499 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the T400 launched at $180 and now averages $179. The T400 costs 40.3% less ($121 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Quadro 7000) vs 20.2 (T400) — the T400 offers 72.6% better value. The T400 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro 7000T400
MSRP
$14499
$180-99%
Avg Price (30d)
$300
$179-40%
Performance per Dollar
11.7
20.2+73%
Codename
GF110
TU117
Release
May 2 2012
May 6 2021
Ranking
#541
#532