Quadro P400 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro P400

30

1,659

+2.3%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

15

1,621

0.0%

Radeon R7 240

Radeon 625

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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. The Quadro P400 is positioned at rank #143 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U.

Insight	Quadro P400	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P400 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 P400 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Valorant

No prediction data available

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P400 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P400 scores 1,659 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P400 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P400) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P400	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score	1,659+2%	1,621
Architecture	Pascal	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	256	512+100%
Boost Clock	1252 MHz	2100 MHz+68%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P400	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P400 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U has 0 MB. The Quadro P400 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro P400	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P400) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P400	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
DirectX	12_1	12 (FL 12_1)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	Quadro P400	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCN 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	VCN 1.0
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P400 draws 30W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P400) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Quadro P400	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
TDP	30W	15W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	145mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Perf/Watt	55.3	108.1+95%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (Quadro P400) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).