Quadro 400

Tesla 2.0 Quadro Creator Workstation Desktop DDR3 2011 NVIDIA

Key Metrics

Launch Date: 2011-04-05
CUDA Cores: 48
Memory: 512 MB DDR3
Memory Bandwidth: 12.32 GB/s
TDP/TBP: 32 W
Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16

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GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Workstation GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Quadro 400
GPU Codename	GT216
Architecture	Tesla 2.0
Launch Date	2011-04-05
Market Segment Notes	Workstation, Creator in Quadro
Core Specs
GPU Die	GT216
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-969
Process Node	TSMC 40 nm
Transistor Count	0.49 billion
Die Size	100 mm²
CUDA Cores	48
SM Count	6
TMUs	16
ROPs	8
Base Clock	450 MHz
Boost Clock	450 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	3.6 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	7.2 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	0.11 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	512 MB
Memory Type	DDR3
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Memory Clock	770 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	12.32 GB/s
L2 Cache	MB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	32 W
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
Slot Width	Single-slot, 163 mm length
Card Length	163 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	1.2
Shader Model	4.1
DirectX Support	DirectX 10.1
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 1.1

Why It Mattered

Quadro 400 represents the professional side of Quadro and the Tesla 2.0 generation around 2011. Certified-driver workflows, VRAM configuration, display outputs, and OEM workstation compatibility are the main historical reasons to track it separately from consumer GeForce models.

Sources

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA Quadro 400 datasheetOfficial exact-model specifications listing 512 MB DDR3, a 64-bit memory interface, and 32 W maximum power consumptionOpen source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Reference databases

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen GPU database used to cross-check specifications A reference database: good for cross-checking specifications, but not proof of the original release details on its own.Open source

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