Quadro M4000 vs GRID P40-3Q

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 M4000 is positioned at rank 159 and the GRID P40-3Q is on rank 341, so the Quadro M4000 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 M4000

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90%

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Radeon Pro VII

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83%

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Tesla K20m

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Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

100%

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97%

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89%

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85%

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Quadro K2200

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85%

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-3Q

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MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

91%

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MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12846%

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GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

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GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

94%

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Tesla K80

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93%

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GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

92%

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GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

90%

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MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

90%

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Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

90%

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GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

85%

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MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

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83%

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MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

82%

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MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

79%

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Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

79%

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 1.7% 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 GRID P40-3Q.

Insight	Quadro M4000	GRID P40-3Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $350 (vs $5,699), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1555.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M4000	GRID P40-3Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1555.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($350)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000 and GRID P40-3Q

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.

GRID P40-3Q

The GRID P40-3Q 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: 6,570 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 and the GRID P40-3Q reaches 6,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID P40-3Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	Quadro M4000	GRID P40-3Q
G3D Mark Score	6,679+2%	6,570
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1,280	1536+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+9%	2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	480 KB+275%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000	GRID P40-3Q
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 Quadro M4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-3Q has 4 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000) vs 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000	GRID P40-3Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M4000	GRID P40-3Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000) vs Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs Tesla NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000) vs H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	Quadro M4000	GRID P40-3Q
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	Tesla NVENC x24
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	Tesla NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the GRID P40-3Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 350W (GRID P40-3Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro M4000	GRID P40-3Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C-4%	85°C
Perf/Watt	66.8+129%	29.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M4000 launched at $791 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 and now averages $5699. The Quadro M4000 costs 93.9% less ($5349 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (Quadro M4000) vs 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) — the Quadro M4000 offers 1491.7% better value. The Quadro M4000 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).