Quadro M4000 vs Quadro P3200 Max-Q

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 Quadro P3200 Max-Q is on rank 8, so the Quadro P3200 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000

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Radeon Pro Vega II

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84%

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Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

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Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

83%

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Tesla K20m

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Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

100%

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89%

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Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

85%

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FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

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 Quadro P3200 Max-Q

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

182%

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Quadro P3200 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 Quadro P3200 Max-Q.

Insight	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M4000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Quadro M4000 Benchmark Check

Quadro P3200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000 and Quadro P3200 Max-Q

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.

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1139 MHz to 1404 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 and the Quadro P3200 Max-Q reaches 6,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P3200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000) vs 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000) vs 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1404 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	6,679+3%	6,500
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1,280	1792+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	5.032 TFLOPS+102%
Boost Clock	1013 MHz	1404 MHz+39%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	480 KB	672 KB+40%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
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 Quadro P3200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q).

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the Quadro P3200 Max-Q's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	82°C	75°C-9%
Perf/Watt	66.8	86.7+30%