Quadro P4000 Max-Q vs RadeonT 780M

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 RadeonT 780M is on rank 142, so the Quadro P4000 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 P4000 Max-Q

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

197%

#11

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RadeonT 780M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

97%

#132

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

306%

#134

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

277%

#135

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

277%

#139

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#140

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

250%

#142

RadeonT 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

98%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2017). The RadeonT 780M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q 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 5.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT 780M.

Insight	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	RadeonT 780M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)
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.

Quadro P4000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

RadeonT 780M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4000 Max-Q and RadeonT 780M

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.

RadeonT 780M

The RadeonT 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,098 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro P4000 Max-Q scores 7,500 versus the RadeonT 780M's 7,098 — the Quadro P4000 Max-Q leads by 5.7%. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the RadeonT 780M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 768 (RadeonT 780M). Raw compute: 4.401 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M). Boost clocks: 1228 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	RadeonT 780M
G3D Mark Score	7,500+6%	7,098
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1792+133%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.401 TFLOPS	8.909 TFLOPS+102%
Boost Clock	1228 MHz	2900 MHz+136%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	672 KB+163%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	RadeonT 780M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	RadeonT 780M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 12.2 (RadeonT 780M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	RadeonT 780M
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M).

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	RadeonT 780M
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4000 Max-Q draws 100W versus the RadeonT 780M's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 350W (RadeonT 780M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.