Nvidia Quadro P2000 vs Nvidia Tesla P4
Nvidia Tesla P4 is both faster and cheaper here - the default pick unless you need something specific from the other.
The verdict
- Local AI
- Nvidia Tesla P4 has more VRAM (8GB vs 5GB) - up to ~8B (Q4).
- Fit
- Nvidia Tesla P4 is easier to add to a mini-PC (low-profile PCIe).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Nvidia Quadro P2000 | Nvidia Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex transcode | ~18 streams | ~18 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~25 cameras | ~25 cameras |
| Local LLM | 5GB VRAM | 8GB VRAM win |
| Fits a mini-PC | full-size PCIe, DIY build | low-profile PCIe win |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Nvidia Quadro P2000 | Nvidia Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $150 | $130 |
| Type | gpu | gpu |
| Interface | pcie | pcie |
| Transcode | H.264/HEVC (NVENC Pascal) | H.264/HEVC (NVENC Pascal) |
| Frigate detector | TensorRT | TensorRT |
| TOPS | - | - |
| VRAM (GB) | 5 | 8 |
| Low profile | no | yes |
| GPU sharing | vgpu (unlock) | vgpu (unlock) |
| Power (W) | 75 | 75 |