Quadro P4000 vs Quadro M6000 24GB
Quadro P4000
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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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000 24GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M6000 24GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4000.
| Insight | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $290 (vs $600), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 103.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($290) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) |
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 and Quadro M6000 24GB
Quadro P4000
The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.
Quadro M6000 24GB
The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4000 scores 11,431 and the Quadro M6000 24GB reaches 11,625 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4000 is built on Pascal while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P4000) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,431 | 11,625+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 3072+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.304 TFLOPS | 6.844 TFLOPS+29% |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz+33% | 1114 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 112 | 256+129% |
| L1 Cache | 0.66 MB | 1.1 MB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro P4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 24GB has 24 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro P4000) vs 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Quadro P4000) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12/1 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.1+10% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4000 draws 105W versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 250W — a 81.7% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4000) vs 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W-58% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.9+134% | 46.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4000 launched at $815 MSRP and currently averages $290, while the Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999 and now averages $600. The Quadro P4000 costs 51.7% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.4 (Quadro P4000) vs 19.4 (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Quadro P4000 offers 103.1% better value. The Quadro P4000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $815-84% | $4999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $290-52% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.4+103% | 19.4 |
| Codename | GP104 | GM200 |
| Release | February 6 2017 | March 5 2016 |
| Ranking | #239 | #233 |
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