GeForce 945M vs Quadro K4000M
GeForce 945M
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Quadro K4000M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 945M is positioned at rank 100 and the Quadro K4000M is on rank 57, so the Quadro K4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 945M | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 945M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945M and Quadro K4000M
GeForce 945M
The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.
Quadro K4000M
The Quadro K4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,061 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the Quadro K4000M reaches 2,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K4000M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 960 (Quadro K4000M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M) vs 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M).
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,109+2% | 2,061 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 960+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+13% | 1.154 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 945M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4000M has 4 GB. The Quadro K4000M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 945M) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K4000M) — the GeForce 945M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the Quadro K4000M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 350W (Quadro K4000M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.1+36% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 945M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $98 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | GK104 |
| Release | October 27 2015 | June 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #671 | #676 |
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