
Quadro P400 vs Radeon HD 6900M

Quadro P400
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Radeon HD 6900M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The Quadro P400 is positioned at rank 143 and the Radeon HD 6900M is on rank 347, so the Quadro P400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P400 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro P400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6900M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro P400 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6900M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P400 and Radeon HD 6900M

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.

Radeon HD 6900M
The Radeon HD 6900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,707 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P400 scores 1,659 and the Radeon HD 6900M reaches 1,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P400 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6900M uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P400) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6900M). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M).
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,659 | 1,707+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 960+275% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+104% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 48+200% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P400 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6900M has 512 MB. The Quadro P400 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P400 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6900M's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P400) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6900M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 55.3+143% | 22.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | — |
| Codename | GP107 | Blackcomb |
| Release | February 7 2017 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #741 | #654 |
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