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Quadro P1000
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 Radeon HD 7870 XT.
| Insight | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 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 $270), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 239.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+239.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($270) |
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 P1000 and Radeon HD 7870 XT
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.
Radeon HD 7870 XT
The Radeon HD 7870 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,470 points. Launch price was $270.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P1000 scores 4,495 and the Radeon HD 7870 XT reaches 4,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7870 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Boost clocks: 1519 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,495 | 4,470 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.555 TFLOPS | 2.995 TFLOPS+93% |
| Boost Clock | 1519 MHz+56% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 96+200% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 384 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P1000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT has 2 GB. The Quadro P1000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the Quadro P1000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P1000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro P1000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870 XT).
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | 3rd Gen NVDEC | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the Radeon HD 7870 XT's 185W — a 128.9% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-78% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 112.4+364% | 24.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 and now averages $270. The Quadro P1000 costs 70.4% less ($190 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the Quadro P1000 offers 238.6% better value. The Quadro P1000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro P1000 | Radeon HD 7870 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $270 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-70% | $270 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.2+239% | 16.6 |
| Codename | GP107 | Tahiti |
| Release | February 7 2017 | November 19 2012 |
| Ranking | #466 | #469 |
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