NVIDIA Quadro P4000 vs AMD Radeon R9 280X
The Quadro P4000 has 43% better performance than the Radeon R9 280X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 280X has 91% better value for the money than the Quadro P4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Quadro P4000 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card that released in Q1 2017 with a MSRP of $815. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,901 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 243.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The P4000 includes 1,792 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,202 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,480 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The P4000 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The P4000 has the 140th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 15,433 score and $815 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 18.94. This is the 87th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R9 280X GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 280X is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2013 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tahiti) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 280X has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 280X includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 850 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 280X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R9 280X has the 169th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 10,792 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 36.09. This is the 72nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2017 | Q4 2013 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $815 | $299 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Fortnite | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 158 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 60 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 48 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 570 | 72 | +52% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 64.5 | +36% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 61 | +28% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 60 | +26% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 58.9 | +24% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 47.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 44.8 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 42 | -12% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 30.2 | -36% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 24.5 | -48% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 3.29 | -48% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 3.55 | -44% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 4.93 | -22% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 5.48 | -13% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 6.01 | -5% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 6.29 | |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 7.63 | +21% |
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro P4000 has 43% better performance than the Radeon R9 280X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro P4000 is ranked 140th with a score of 15,433, and the Radeon R9 280X is ranked 169th with a score of 10,792.
The Radeon R9 280X has 91% better value for the money than the Quadro P4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro P4000 is ranked 87th with a performance per dollar of 18.94, and the Radeon R9 280X is ranked 72nd with a performance per dollar of 36.09.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | +29% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 19,978 | +29% |
| Quadro P4000 | 15,433 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,645 | -12% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | -21% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -30% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -30% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -34% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 4,337.5 | -72% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 3,690.5 | -76% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +121% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 36.09 | +91% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | +91% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | +69% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 31.98 | +69% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 21.8 | +15% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | +4% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | -2% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | -42% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,960 (+79.19%) | 2,210 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,825 (+59.84%) | 2,393 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 53,834 (+3.29%) | 52,117 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,259 (+46.94%) | 8,343 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 12,346 (+20.55%) | 10,241 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 107.2 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 11,628 (+88.22%) | 6,178 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 809 (+17.93%) | 686 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 95.2 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GP104 | Tahiti |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 7,200 million | 4,313 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 243.3 Gb/s | 288 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,901 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 768 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 105 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 2,048 |
| CUDA Cores | 1,792 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 32 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 14 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 112 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,202 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,480 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 94.72 GPixel/s | 32 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 165.8 GTexel/s | 128 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.3 TFLOPS | 4.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 165.8 GFLOPS | 1,024 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Quadro P4000 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.