Quadro P400 vs FirePro W600

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 P400 is positioned at rank 143 and the FirePro W600 is on rank 253, so the Quadro P400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P400

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

92%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

88%

#128

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1504%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

100%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

98%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

96%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

94%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

93%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

92%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

90%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

92%

#238

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5220%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

100%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

96%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

96%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

96%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

94%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

93%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

93%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

91%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

88%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P400.

Insight	Quadro P400	FirePro W600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P400	FirePro W600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 P400 and FirePro W600

Quadro P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

FirePro W600

The FirePro W600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P400 scores 1,659 and the FirePro W600 reaches 1,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P400 is built on Pascal while the FirePro W600 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P400) vs 512 (FirePro W600). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600).

Feature	Quadro P400	FirePro W600
G3D Mark Score	1,659	1,695+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	512+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.641 TFLOPS	0.768 TFLOPS+20%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	16	32+100%
L1 Cache	96 KB	128 KB+33%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P400	FirePro W600
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro P400) vs 256 KB (FirePro W600) — the Quadro P400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P400	FirePro W600
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P400) vs 12 (FirePro W600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro P400	FirePro W600
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W600). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	Quadro P400	FirePro W600
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P400 draws 30W versus the FirePro W600's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P400) vs 350W (FirePro W600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro P400	FirePro W600
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	55.3+145%	22.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the FirePro W600 launched at $599 and now averages $30. The FirePro W600 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (Quadro P400) vs 56.5 (FirePro W600) — the FirePro W600 offers 104.7% better value. The Quadro P400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).