
Quadro P4000 Max-Q vs Quadro T2000

Quadro P4000 Max-Q
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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 P4000 Max-Q is positioned at rank 11 and the Quadro T2000 is on rank 125, so the Quadro P4000 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000 Max-Q
Performance Per Dollar Quadro T2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro P4000 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro T2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T2000.
| Insight | Quadro P4000 Max-Q | Quadro T2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4000 Max-Q 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 P4000 Max-Q and Quadro T2000

Quadro P4000 Max-Q
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1114 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,500 points.

Quadro T2000
The Quadro T2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,279 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q scores 7,500 and the Quadro T2000 reaches 7,279 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Quadro T2000 uses Fermi, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 192 (Quadro T2000). Raw compute: 4.401 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro T2000).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 Max-Q | Quadro T2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,500+3% | 7,279 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+833% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.401 TFLOPS+817% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 672 KB+163% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4000 Max-Q | Quadro T2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro T2000) — the Quadro P4000 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 Max-Q | Quadro T2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 12.1 (Quadro T2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 Max-Q | Quadro T2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro T2000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro T2000).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 Max-Q | Quadro T2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Quadro T2000's 62W — a 46.9% difference. The Quadro T2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 350W (Quadro T2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 Max-Q | Quadro T2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 62W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 75.0 | 117.4+57% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 Max-Q | Quadro T2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $75 |
| Codename | GP104 | GF106 |
| Release | January 11 2017 | December 24 2010 |
| Ranking | #298 | #902 |
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