GeForce GTX 660M vs Quadro 4000

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 GTX 660M is positioned at rank 190 and the Quadro 4000 is on rank 339, so the GeForce GTX 660M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 660M

#180

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

374%

#182

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

339%

#183

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

338%

#187

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

307%

#188

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

305%

#190

GeForce GTX 660M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

97%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 4000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

85%

#324

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12011%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

100%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

95%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

88%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

87%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

86%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

85%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

84%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

84%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

80%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

79%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

77%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 660M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660M	Quadro 4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 4000 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660M and Quadro 4000

GeForce GTX 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.

Quadro 4000

The Quadro 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 142W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 660M scores 1,452 and the Quadro 4000 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660M is built on Kepler while the Quadro 4000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 256 (Quadro 4000). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 0.4864 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	Quadro 4000
G3D Mark Score	1,452	1,475+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS+50%	0.4864 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	512 KB+1500%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	Quadro 4000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 512 KB (Quadro 4000) — the Quadro 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	Quadro 4000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660M draws 50W versus the Quadro 4000's 142W — a 95.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 350W (Quadro 4000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.