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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$290
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 105 W

NVIDIA Quadro P4000 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

9.2

User score

Good
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

4.3

Memory

12.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.9

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is a professional-grade graphics card built on the Pascal architecture (GP104), featuring 1792 CUDA cores, 8 GB of GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit interface, and a peak single-precision (FP32) performance of 5.3 TFLOPS. Designed for workstation efficiency, it operates with a 105W TDP and a compact single-slot form factor, supporting up to four 5K displays at 60Hz via four DisplayPort 1.4 outputs. Key advantages include its VR-ready certification, driver stability for professional applications like CAD and 3D rendering, and support for Quadro Sync II to synchronize multiple GPUs. However, it is primarily optimized for workstations rather than gaming, resulting in lower performance in consumer gaming benchmarks compared to similarly priced GeForce cards like the GTX 1070, and it lacks high double-precision (FP64) compute capabilities found in more specialized models.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA Quadro P4000

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

4.3

Memory

12.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

8.2

Connectivity & Media

4.7
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a technical score of 4.65 points, which is lower than that of 82% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.9

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.2
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a user score of 9.25 points, which is higher than that of 83% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.3
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 71.7% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

5.3 TFLOPS
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 delivers 5.3 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 88.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

243 GB/s
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 reaches 243 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 83.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.5
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 offers 4 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 98.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

105 W
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a TDP of 105 W, which is lower than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

105 W
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 draws 105 W under peak load, which is lower than 89.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

300 W
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

105 W
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a board power limit of 105 W, which is lower than that of 90% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

105 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

241 mm
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is 241 mm long, which is shorter than 75% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

1 slot/s
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA Quadro P4000 vs the average graphics card

  • 51.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (105 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (105 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.105 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.300 W vs 650 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
    When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.4 vs 3
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 52.3% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (105 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (105 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.105 W vs 220 W
  • 44.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.241 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 8.6% faster VRAM clock
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,901 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Supports virtual GPU
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Broader encode codec support
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264).
  • More NVENC sessions
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (Unlimited vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 51.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (105 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 52.3% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (105 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 52.3% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (105 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 44.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.

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Design
  • 40.8% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,480 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 37.4% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,202 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 56% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (165.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 76.8% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 42.7% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (94.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 77.1% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.3 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2,560 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,792 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 60% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,604 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 45.8% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (243 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 3.2x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No AI upscalers
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5.1 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • 67.1% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • No HDMI output
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No overclocking support
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support overclocking, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C higher load temperature
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (82 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 40.8% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,480 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,480 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1480 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 3.2x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 37.4% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,202 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,202 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1202 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • No overclocking support
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support overclocking, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports manual or automatic overclocking
    When it matters: When you plan to tune the card beyond its stock profile.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 does not support overclocking, the average graphics card does.
  • 60% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,604 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,604 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.7604 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 56% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (165.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (165.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.165.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 72 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro P4000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (112 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.112 vs 184
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA Quadro P4000?

  • Efficient single-slot design that fits easily into most professional workstations
  • Strong price-to-performance ratio compared to higher-tier cards like the M5000
  • Low power consumption (105W) and relatively quiet operation under load
  • Solid performance in professional CAD, 3D modelling, and entry-level VR workflows
  • Reliable drivers certified for critical creative and engineering applications
  • Capable of driving up to four 5K displays at 60Hz

What customers dislike about NVIDIA Quadro P4000?

  • Poor value for gaming; comparable to mid-range consumer cards like the GTX 1070/1650
  • Noticeable performance drops when handling extremely high-polygon models (e.g., 7M+ triangles)
  • Significant thermal buildup and high temperatures observed during intense 4K tasks
  • As an older architecture (Pascal), it lacks modern features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing (RT cores)
  • Users have reported occasional freezing or performance issues in specific older versions of AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Expert reviews

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aecmag.com
06/02/2017
Review: Nvidia Quadro P2000 and Quadro P4000 for CAD, viz & VR

The Nvidia Quadro P2000 and P4000 graphics cards mark a substantial evolutionary leap for professional design, engineering, and virtual reality workflows by transitioning to the efficient Pascal architecture. The mid-range Quadro P2000 serves as a strong candidate for traditional 3D CAD modeling, providing up to a 59% real-time performance uplift in SolidWorks when rendering complex...Read more

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develop3d.com
05/02/2017
Review: Nvidia Quadro P2000 and Quadro P4000 for CAD, VR & Viz

The Nvidia Quadro P2000 and P4000 introduce the power-efficient "Pascal" architecture to professional workstation users, replacing older "Maxwell" GPUs with massive generation-on-generation performance leaps. The Quadro P2000 stands out as an exceptional value for 3D CAD users who also dabble in design visualisation and GPU rendering, showing up to a 105% performance boost in...Read more

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storagereview.com
30/06/2017
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Review

The NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is a mid-range, single-slot professional graphics card built on the Pascal architecture that offers exceptional price-to-performance value. Equipped with 1,792 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5 memory, it is engineered for demanding workstation tasks and advanced display configurations. In benchmark testing, the P4000 comfortably outperformed the higher-class,...Read more

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funkyfresh.com
21/07/2018
Nvidia Quadro P4000 Review

The Funky Fresh Nvidia Quadro P4000 Review highlights the graphics card as a reliable workhorse hitting a valuable price-to-performance sweet spot for users who balance heavy workstation workloads with casual gaming. Tested inside a high-end Supermicro workstation, the card excelled at multitasking. The reviewer successfully ran heavy background renders in After Effects while...Read more

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hothardware.com
16/02/2017
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 And P2000 Workstation GPU Review

The HotHardware review evaluates the midrange professional NVIDIA Quadro P4000 and Quadro P2000 workstation graphics cards, both built on the energy-efficient Pascal architecture. Tested across a full suite of pro application benchmarks, both single-slot cards targeted mainstream professional graphics segments and performed exceptionally well, particularly outclassing competitors...Read more

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professional-workstation.com
29/08/2017
Wie schnell sind die Quadro P2000Go to product viewer dialog for this item. und Quadro P4000 GPUs von NVIDIA

The review evaluates the professional performance of NVIDIA's Pascal-based workstation graphics cards, comparing the mid-range Quadro P2000 and the high-end Quadro P4000. Tested using Viewperf 12 and Adobe Premiere Pro, the P4000 outpaces the P2000 in raw graphics speed by up to 60% depending on the dataset. While both cards demonstrate excellent, near-identical rendering times for...Read more

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notebooks-und-mobiles.de
25/09/2017
Nvidia Quadro P4000 (Laptop) im Test

The Nvidia Quadro P4000 (Laptop) is a high-end, Pascal-architecture professional graphics chip designed for large 17-inch mobile workstations like the Lenovo ThinkPad P71, Dell Precision 7720, and HP ZBook 17 G4. Built on a 16-nm process, it features 1,792 shader units, a 1,252 MHz core clock, and 8 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 192 GB/s of bandwidth. In...Read more

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storagereview.com
30/06/2017
Recensione NVIDIA Quadro P4000Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Please let me know if you would like me to look for English-language covera...

The StorageReview review highlights the NVIDIA Quadro P4000 as a highly efficient, mid-range workstation graphics card utilizing the Pascal architecture. Tested on an HP Z640 workstation, the card targets demanding professional applications by leveraging 1,792 CUDA cores, 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, and a 256-bit memory interface. In performance testing, the P4000 comfortably outclassed...Read more

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