Quadro T1000 vs GRID P40-3Q

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 T1000 is positioned at rank 90 and the GRID P40-3Q is on rank 341, so the Quadro T1000 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 T1000

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

94%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

92%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

91%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

89%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

88%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

86%

#75

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

909%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

100%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

94%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

90%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-3Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

91%

#326

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12846%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

94%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

93%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

92%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

90%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

90%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

90%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

85%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

83%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

82%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

79%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro T1000 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Quadro T1000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-3Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-3Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1000.

Insight	Quadro T1000	GRID P40-3Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro T1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $425 versus $5,699 for the GRID P40-3Q, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1227.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro T1000	GRID P40-3Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1227.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($425)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699)

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 T1000 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro T1000 and GRID P40-3Q

Quadro T1000

The Quadro T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,505 points.

GRID P40-3Q

The GRID P40-3Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,570 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro T1000 scores 6,505 and the GRID P40-3Q reaches 6,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T1000 is built on Turing while the GRID P40-3Q uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm.

Feature	Quadro T1000	GRID P40-3Q
G3D Mark Score	6,505	6,570
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro T1000	GRID P40-3Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	Quadro T1000	GRID P40-3Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro T1000) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro T1000	GRID P40-3Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) (Quadro T1000) vs Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs Tesla NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode (Quadro T1000) vs H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	Quadro T1000	GRID P40-3Q
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Turing)	Tesla NVENC x24
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	Tesla NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro T1000 draws 50W versus the GRID P40-3Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1000) vs 350W (GRID P40-3Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 156mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro T1000	GRID P40-3Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	156mm	267mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85°C
Perf/Watt	130.1+346%	29.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro T1000 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $425, while the GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 and now averages $5699. The Quadro T1000 costs 92.5% less ($5274 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (Quadro T1000) vs 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) — the Quadro T1000 offers 1175% better value. The Quadro T1000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).