Tesla P40 vs Quadro 1000M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro 1000M with Tesla P40, including specs and performance data.

Quadro 1000M
2011
2 GB DDR3, 45 Watt
1.47

Tesla P40 outperforms Quadro 1000M by a whopping 2103% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in performance ranking988166
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.122.92
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)Pascal (2016−2021)
GPU code nameFermiGP102
Market segmentMobile workstationWorkstation
Release date22 February 2011 (13 years ago)13 September 2016 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$174.95 $5,699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

Tesla P40 has 2333% better value for money than Quadro 1000M.

Detailed specifications

General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores963840
Core clock speed700 MHz1303 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1531 MHz
Number of transistors585 million11,800 million
Manufacturing process technology40 nm16 nm
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt250 Watt
Texture fill rate11.20367.4
Floating-point performance0.2688 gflopsno data

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizemedium sizedno data
InterfaceMXM-A (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data267 mm
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsno data8-pin EPS

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDR3GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount2 GB24 GB
Memory bus width128 Bit384 Bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz7.2 GB/s
Memory bandwidth28.8 GB/s347.1 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

API compatibility

List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.16.7
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.13.0
VulkanN/A1.3
CUDA2.16.1

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Quadro 1000M 1.47
Tesla P40 32.39
+2103%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

Quadro 1000M 569
Tesla P40 12498
+2096%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD43
−1993%
900−950
+1993%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−2067%
130−140
+2067%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−1900%
40−45
+1900%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−2067%
65−70
+2067%
Forza Horizon 4 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Hitman 3 6−7
−2067%
130−140
+2067%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−1900%
300−310
+1900%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−2067%
65−70
+2067%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−2025%
170−180
+2025%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−2021%
700−750
+2021%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−2067%
130−140
+2067%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−1900%
40−45
+1900%
Far Cry New Dawn 3−4
−2067%
65−70
+2067%
Forza Horizon 4 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Hitman 3 6−7
−2067%
130−140
+2067%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−1900%
300−310
+1900%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−2067%
65−70
+2067%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−2025%
170−180
+2025%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
−2082%
240−250
+2082%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−2021%
700−750
+2021%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 6−7
−2067%
130−140
+2067%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−1900%
40−45
+1900%
Forza Horizon 4 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%
Hitman 3 6−7
−2067%
130−140
+2067%
Horizon Zero Dawn 14−16
−1900%
300−310
+1900%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
−2025%
170−180
+2025%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−12
−2082%
240−250
+2082%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−2021%
700−750
+2021%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−2067%
65−70
+2067%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−1900%
40−45
+1900%
Far Cry New Dawn 2−3
−1900%
40−45
+1900%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−2000%
21−24
+2000%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−2000%
21−24
+2000%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−1900%
40−45
+1900%
Hitman 3 7−8
−2043%
150−160
+2043%
Horizon Zero Dawn 5−6
−2100%
110−120
+2100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 1−2
−2000%
21−24
+2000%
Watch Dogs: Legion 7−8
−2043%
150−160
+2043%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 4−5
−2025%
85−90
+2025%

4K
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−2000%
21−24
+2000%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−2000%
21−24
+2000%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1−2
−2000%
21−24
+2000%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 0−1 0−1
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−2067%
65−70
+2067%

This is how Quadro 1000M and Tesla P40 compete in popular games:

  • Tesla P40 is 1993% faster in 1080p

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.47 32.39
Recency 22 February 2011 13 September 2016
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 24 GB
Chip lithography 40 nm 16 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 250 Watt

Quadro 1000M has 455.6% lower power consumption.

Tesla P40, on the other hand, has a 2103.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 1100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Tesla P40 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro 1000M in performance tests.

Be aware that Quadro 1000M is a mobile workstation card while Tesla P40 is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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