
Quadro P5000 (móvel) vs Tesla P4

Quadro P5000 (móvel)
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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 P5000 (móvel) is positioned at rank 242 and the Tesla P4 is on rank 154, so the Tesla P4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5000 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P5000 (móvel).
| Insight | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla P4 holds the technical lead. Priced at $190 (vs $400), it costs 53% less, resulting in a 110.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+110.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($190) |
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 P5000 (móvel) and Tesla P4

Quadro P5000 (móvel)
The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1278 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points. Launch price was $1,885.

Tesla P4
The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P5000 (móvel) scores 9,000 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 6.48 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,000 | 9,004 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.48 TFLOPS+14% | 5.704 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz+42% | 1114 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 160+25% |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | 960 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.4+40% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).
| Feature | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | 3rd Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5000 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 53mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 90.0 | 120.1+33% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P5000 (móvel) launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000 and now averages $190. The Tesla P4 costs 52.5% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) vs 47.4 (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 offers 110.7% better value. The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P5000 (móvel) | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $1000-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $190-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.5 | 47.4+111% |
| Codename | GP104 | GP104 |
| Release | January 11 2017 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #235 | #293 |
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