
Radeon Pro 580X vs Quadro P4000 Max-Q

Radeon Pro 580X
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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 Radeon Pro 580X is positioned at rank 117 and the Quadro P4000 Max-Q is on rank 11, so the Quadro P4000 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580X
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 580X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 580X 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 Radeon Pro 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4000 Max-Q.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580X | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro 580X 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580X and Quadro P4000 Max-Q

Radeon Pro 580X
The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 580X scores 7,540 and the Quadro P4000 Max-Q reaches 7,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 4.401 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1228 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,540 | 7,500 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+29% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.53 TFLOPS+26% | 4.401 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1228 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 672 KB+17% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 580X draws 150W versus the Quadro P4000 Max-Q's 100W — a 40% difference. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 350W (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 50.3 | 75.0+49% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 580X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GP104 |
| Release | March 18 2019 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #339 | #298 |
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