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 P4000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 580 2048SP across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

2018

Why buy it

✅19.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro P4000 Max-Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro P4000 Max-Q is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

2017

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅19.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro P4000 Max-Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro P4000 Max-Q is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 580 2048SP across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 580 2048SP better than Quadro P4000 Max-Q?

Yes. Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 14nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 580 2048SP is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $229 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 19.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P4000 Max-Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P4000 Max-Q is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon RX 580 2048SP is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 P4000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 580 2048SP Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	82 FPS	153 FPS
medium	71 FPS	136 FPS
high	60 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	72 FPS	135 FPS
medium	63 FPS	117 FPS
high	47 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	58 FPS
medium	24 FPS	53 FPS
high	17 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	210 FPS	146 FPS
medium	180 FPS	125 FPS
high	137 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	160 FPS	87 FPS
medium	134 FPS	69 FPS
high	107 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	35 FPS
medium	77 FPS	28 FPS
high	64 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	338 FPS	343 FPS
medium	270 FPS	275 FPS
high	225 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	253 FPS	258 FPS
medium	202 FPS	206 FPS
high	169 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	172 FPS
medium	135 FPS	137 FPS
high	112 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	162 FPS	236 FPS
medium	133 FPS	207 FPS
high	116 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	182 FPS
medium	99 FPS	161 FPS
high	87 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	99 FPS
medium	54 FPS	81 FPS
high	42 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	50 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4000 Max-Q and Radeon RX 580 2048SP

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1114 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,500 points.

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P4000 Max-Q scores 7,500 and the Radeon RX 580 2048SP reaches 7,633 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 4.401 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Boost clocks: 1228 MHz vs 1284 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
G3D Mark Score	7,500	7,633+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1792	2048+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.401 TFLOPS	5.259 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1228 MHz	1284 MHz+5%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	672 KB+31%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P4000 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P4000 Max-Q draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 40% difference. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P4000 Max-Q) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P4000 Max-Q	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
TDP	100W-33%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	75.0+47%	50.9