Quadro 400
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
148
MSRP
$169
AVG Price
$500
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.
Overview
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro 400 is positioned at rank #360 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 400
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro 400 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro 400 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 400 scores 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP107), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 256 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 16 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.641 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1252 MHz from a base of 1228 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 148 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GP107 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 256 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 16 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1252 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1228 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.641 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 20.03 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 3,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #741 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 400 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 96 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 10_1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 10_1 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 1.2 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVIx 0, DisplayPortx 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.
| Specification | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | DisplayPortx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 400 draws 30 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 30 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 168mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $169). It holds Rank #360 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #741 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $500 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #360 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #741 |
| Release Date | February 7 2017 |
| Release Year | 2017 |
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