T1000 8GB vs GRID P40-8Q

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 T1000 8GB is positioned at rank 94 and the GRID P40-8Q is on rank 265, so the T1000 8GB 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 T1000 8GB

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RTX 2000E Ada Generation

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RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

96%

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RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

94%

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Radeon Pro 5700

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93%

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Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

91%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

962%

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T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

100%

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Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

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Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

96%

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Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-8Q

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Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

94%

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Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

93%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5909%

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GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

100%

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GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

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GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

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FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

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FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

99%

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FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

98%

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FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

98%

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FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

96%

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GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

95%

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GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

94%

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Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

93%

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FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

90%

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GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T1000 8GB is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The T1000 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The T1000 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-8Q.

Insight	T1000 8GB	GRID P40-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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 GRID P40-8Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 147.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	T1000 8GB	GRID P40-8Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+147.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)	✅More affordable ($150)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of T1000 8GB and GRID P40-8Q

T1000 8GB

The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 points.

GRID P40-8Q

The GRID P40-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,507 points.

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Graphics Performance

The T1000 8GB scores 7,674 and the GRID P40-8Q reaches 7,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T1000 8GB is built on Turing while the GRID P40-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (T1000 8GB) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q). Raw compute: 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q). Boost clocks: 1395 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	T1000 8GB	GRID P40-8Q
G3D Mark Score	7,674+2%	7,507
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.5 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+93%
Boost Clock	1395 MHz+18%	1178 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	896 KB+17%	768 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	T1000 8GB	GRID P40-8Q
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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T1000 8GB) vs 2 MB (GRID P40-8Q) — the GRID P40-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	T1000 8GB	GRID P40-8Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (T1000 8GB) vs 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	T1000 8GB	GRID P40-8Q
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB) vs NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q).

Feature	T1000 8GB	GRID P40-8Q
Encoder	NVENC 7.0	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The T1000 8GB draws 50W versus the GRID P40-8Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1000 8GB) vs 350W (GRID P40-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 156mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	T1000 8GB	GRID P40-8Q
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)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.5+360%	33.4

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Value Analysis

The T1000 8GB launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The GRID P40-8Q costs 60.5% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (T1000 8GB) vs 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) — the GRID P40-8Q offers 147.5% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).