Quadro P400 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1803.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P400.
| Insight | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1803.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1803.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $60), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 93.6% better value per dollar than the Quadro P400.
| Insight | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+93.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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.
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P400 scores 1,659 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 1803.4%. The Quadro P400 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P400) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 2610 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,659 | 31,578+1803% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 7680+2900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+6154% |
| Boost Clock | 1252 MHz | 2610 MHz+108% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 16 | 240+1400% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 7.5 MB+8233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 48 MB+9500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P400 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P400 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro P400) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 48 MB+9500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P400) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen).
| Feature | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | — | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P400 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 161.9% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P400) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 285mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-89% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 285mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 55.3 | 110.8+100% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P400 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The Quadro P400 costs 89.8% less ($530 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.6 (Quadro P400) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 93.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro P400 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-79% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-90% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.6 | 53.5+94% |
| Codename | GP107 | AD104 |
| Release | February 7 2017 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #741 | #11 |
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