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Quadro P400
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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 R9 M275X is on rank 460, 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 R9 M275X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M275X.
| Insight | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $300), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 408.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+408.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R9 M275X
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 R9 M275X
The Radeon R9 M275X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,631 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P400 scores 1,659 and the Radeon R9 M275X reaches 1,631 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P400 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M275X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P400) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M275X). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,659+2% | 1,631 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+85% |
| Boost Clock | 1252 MHz+35% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 160 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M275X has 512 MB. The Quadro P400 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro P400) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M275X) — the Quadro P400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P400) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 M275X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M275X). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | UVD 4.2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P400 draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 M275X's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P400) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M275X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 145mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 55.3+155% | 21.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon R9 M275X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Quadro P400 costs 80% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (Quadro P400) vs 5.4 (Radeon R9 M275X) — the Quadro P400 offers 411.1% better value. The Quadro P400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro P400 | Radeon R9 M275X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-44% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-80% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.6+411% | 5.4 |
| Codename | GP107 | Venus |
| Release | February 7 2017 | January 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #741 | #746 |
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