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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅7.8% more average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M4000: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M4000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Quadro M4000

2015

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅7.8% more average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M4000: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M4000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M4000 better than Quadro P3200 Max-Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Quadro M4000 averages 7.8% more FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,679 vs 6,500 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro M4000 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro P3200 Max-Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2015 and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro M4000 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $791 MSRP. Quadro M4000 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro M4000 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $791 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 7.8% more estimated average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.8% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P3200 Max-Q is the newer 2018 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 100W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro P3200 Max-Q make more sense than Quadro M4000?

Yes. Quadro P3200 Max-Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M4000. The trade-off is that Quadro M4000 currently gives you 2.8% higher G3D Mark and 7.8% more estimated average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Quadro M4000 Benchmark Check

Quadro P3200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
1080p
low	105 FPS	84 FPS
medium	88 FPS	72 FPS
high	72 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	73 FPS
medium	73 FPS	64 FPS
high	54 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	26 FPS
medium	32 FPS	25 FPS
high	20 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
1080p
low	161 FPS	210 FPS
medium	137 FPS	179 FPS
high	111 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	160 FPS
medium	88 FPS	134 FPS
high	70 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	94 FPS
medium	42 FPS	77 FPS
high	38 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
1080p
low	301 FPS	292 FPS
medium	240 FPS	234 FPS
high	200 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	219 FPS
medium	180 FPS	176 FPS
high	150 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	146 FPS
medium	120 FPS	117 FPS
high	100 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	73 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
1080p
low	211 FPS	166 FPS
medium	182 FPS	133 FPS
high	148 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	118 FPS
medium	143 FPS	96 FPS
high	113 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	65 FPS
medium	73 FPS	51 FPS
high	58 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000 and Quadro P3200 Max-Q

Quadro M4000

The Quadro M4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,679 points.

Quadro P3200 Max-Q

The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1139 MHz to 1404 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 and the Quadro P3200 Max-Q reaches 6,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P3200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000) vs 1,792 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000) vs 5.032 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1404 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	6,679+3%	6,500
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1,280	1792+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	5.032 TFLOPS+102%
Boost Clock	1013 MHz	1404 MHz+39%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	480 KB	672 KB+40%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P3200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200 Max-Q) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2 (Quadro P3200 Max-Q).

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,VP9,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the Quadro P3200 Max-Q's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro P3200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 350W (Quadro P3200 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro P3200 Max-Q
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	82°C	75°C-9%
Perf/Watt	66.8	86.7+30%