Quadro P1000 vs GRID P6-4Q

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 GRID P6-4Q

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Quadro GV100

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95%

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Tesla P40

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94%

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GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

90%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

90%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6685%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

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Quadro K4000

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97%

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GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

95%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

94%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

93%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

91%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P6-4Q.

Insight	Quadro P1000	GRID P6-4Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $150), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 90.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P1000	GRID P6-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+90.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 P1000 and GRID P6-4Q

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.

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P1000 scores 4,495 and the GRID P6-4Q reaches 4,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the GRID P6-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q).

Feature	Quadro P1000	GRID P6-4Q
G3D Mark Score	4,495+1%	4,429
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.555 TFLOPS	2.218 TFLOPS+43%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	96+200%
L1 Cache	192 KB	576 KB+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P1000	GRID P6-4Q
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 P1000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-4Q has 2 GB. The Quadro P1000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GRID P6-4Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000) vs 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GRID P6-4Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the GRID P6-4Q's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 350W (GRID P6-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GRID P6-4Q
TDP	40W-60%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	1mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	112.4+154%	44.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The Quadro P1000 costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 29.5 (GRID P6-4Q) — the Quadro P1000 offers 90.5% better value. The Quadro P1000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).