Quadro P3200 Max-Q 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 P3200 Max-Q is positioned at rank 8 and the GRID P40-3Q is on rank 341, 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 P3200 Max-Q

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

182%

#8

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-3Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

91%

#326

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12846%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

94%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

93%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

92%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

90%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

90%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

90%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

85%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

83%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

82%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

79%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

79%

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 GRID P40-3Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-3Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P3200 Max-Q.

Insight	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GRID P40-3Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-3Q 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 P3200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

GRID P40-3Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 Max-Q and GRID P40-3Q

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.

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 P3200 Max-Q scores 6,500 and the GRID P40-3Q reaches 6,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the GRID P40-3Q uses Kepler, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q). Raw compute: 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GRID P40-3Q
G3D Mark Score	6,500	6,570+1%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+17%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.032 TFLOPS+120%	2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	672 KB+425%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) — the Quadro P3200 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GRID P40-3Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) 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 P3200 Max-Q	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: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs Tesla NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GRID P40-3Q
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	Tesla NVENC x24
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	Tesla NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q draws 75W versus the GRID P40-3Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) vs 350W (GRID P40-3Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro P3200 Max-Q	GRID P40-3Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.7+197%	29.2