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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro P4000

2017

Why buy it

✅18.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($815 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌200% higher power demand at 105W vs 35W.
❌193.9% longer card at 241mm vs 82mm.

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 241mm, a 159mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $815 MSRP).

Quadro P4000

2017

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅18.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($815 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 241mm, a 159mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌200% higher power demand at 105W vs 35W.
❌193.9% longer card at 241mm vs 82mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $815 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P4000 better than RTX A1000 Embedded GPU?

Yes. Quadro P4000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro P4000 averages 18.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,431 vs 11,009 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P4000 is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2017, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro P4000 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro P4000 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $815 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 18.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (35W vs 105W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A1000 Embedded GPU make more sense than Quadro P4000?

Yes. RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (35W vs 105W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P4000. The trade-off is that Quadro P4000 currently gives you 3.8% higher G3D Mark and 18.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	111 FPS	105 FPS
medium	94 FPS	88 FPS
high	80 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	94 FPS	91 FPS
medium	79 FPS	75 FPS
high	60 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	34 FPS	33 FPS
high	22 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	223 FPS	120 FPS
medium	190 FPS	97 FPS
high	146 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	88 FPS
medium	139 FPS	68 FPS
high	111 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	53 FPS
medium	80 FPS	42 FPS
high	67 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	24 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	514 FPS	495 FPS
medium	412 FPS	396 FPS
high	343 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	372 FPS
medium	309 FPS	297 FPS
high	257 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	257 FPS	248 FPS
medium	206 FPS	198 FPS
high	171 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	120 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	250 FPS	221 FPS
medium	219 FPS	188 FPS
high	176 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	127 FPS
1440p
low	191 FPS	172 FPS
medium	166 FPS	149 FPS
high	130 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	101 FPS	96 FPS
medium	83 FPS	75 FPS
high	66 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4000 and RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,009 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P4000 scores 11,431 and the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU reaches 11,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4000 is built on Pascal while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P4000) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1140 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,431+4%	11,009
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.304 TFLOPS+14%	4.669 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1480 MHz+30%	1140 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	0.66 MB	2 MB+203%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 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: 12.0 (Quadro P4000) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.0	1.4+40%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU).

Feature	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4000 draws 105W versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 100% difference. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4000) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 82mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro P4000	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
TDP	105W	35W-67%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	82mm
Height	111mm	4mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	108.9	314.5+189%