Quadro 400
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Quadro 400

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

148

MSRP

$169

AVG Price

$500

February 7 2017
30 Watt
Pascal (2016−2021)

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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro 400 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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.

SpecificationQuadro 400
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score148
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationPascal (2016−2021)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGP107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute256
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling16
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1252 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1228 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.641 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second20.03 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count3,300 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#741
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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.

SpecificationQuadro 400
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache512 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.

SpecificationQuadro 400
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10_1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 1.2
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, DisplayPortx 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

SpecificationQuadro 400
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsDisplayPortx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
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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.

SpecificationQuadro 400
TDPPower consumption under load30 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance168mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $169). Overall performance ranking position: #741 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro 400
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$169
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$500
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#741
Release DateFebruary 7 2017
Release Year2017

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

18 specs

ROPs16
TMUs16
Vram0.5 GB
L1 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache512 kB
Core Clock1228 MHz
Boost Clock1252 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units256
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count3,300 million
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate20.03
Manufacturing Process14 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)30 Watt
Floating Point Performance0.641 TFLOPS

General Information

5 specs

CodenameGP107
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)
Launch Price$119.99
Release DateFebruary 7 2017
Performance Ranking Position741

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