Quadro P1000 vs FirePro S10000

Quadro P1000

2017Core: 1493 MHzBoost: 1519 MHz

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro P1000

4,495

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

FirePro S10000

375

4,537

+0.9%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 360

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P1000.

Insight	Quadro P1000	FirePro S10000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro P1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P1000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $500), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 519.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P1000	FirePro S10000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+519.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 P1000 Benchmark Check

FirePro S10000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P1000 and FirePro S10000

Quadro P1000

The Quadro P1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1519 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $375.

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P1000 scores 4,495 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 1519 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score	4,495	4,537
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	4096 ×2+540%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.555 TFLOPS	3.405 TFLOPS ×2+119%
Boost Clock	1519 MHz+60%	950 MHz
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	32	112 ×2+250%
L1 Cache	192 KB	448 KB+133%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S10000
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) — the Quadro P1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000) vs 12 (FirePro S10000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S10000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P1000) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro P1000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000).

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S10000
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 161.4% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 305mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro P1000	FirePro S10000
TDP	40W-89%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	305mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	112.4+829%	12.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. The Quadro P1000 costs 84% less ($420 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the Quadro P1000 offers 517.6% better value. The Quadro P1000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).