GeForce GTX 770
VS
Quadro M4000M

GeForce GTX 770 vs Quadro M4000M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 770

2013Core: 1046 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro M4000M

2015Core: 975 MHzBoost: 1013 MHz

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
144%
#4
Quadro M4000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 770.

InsightGeForce GTX 770Quadro M4000M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M4000M 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 GTX 770 and Quadro M4000M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 770

The GeForce GTX 770 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,961 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

Quadro M4000M

The Quadro M4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,148 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770 scores 5,961 and the Quadro M4000M reaches 6,148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770 is built on Kepler while the Quadro M4000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 1 (Quadro M4000M). Raw compute: 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1013 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770Quadro M4000M
G3D Mark Score
5,961
6,148+3%
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536+20%
1,280
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.333 TFLOPS+34%
2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1085 MHz+7%
1013 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
128+60%
80
L1 Cache
128 KB
480 KB+275%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 770Quadro M4000M
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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 770) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000M) — the Quadro M4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770Quadro M4000M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770Quadro M4000M
DirectX
12.0
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 770) vs NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 770) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 770Quadro M4000M
Encoder
NVENC 1st gen
NVENC 5
Decoder
PureVideo VP5
NVDEC 1
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770 draws 230W versus the Quadro M4000M's 100W — a 78.8% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 770) vs 350W (Quadro M4000M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770Quadro M4000M
TDP
230W
100W-57%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
25.9
61.5+137%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro M4000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 770Quadro M4000M
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$40
Codename
GK104
GM204
Release
May 30 2013
August 18 2015
Ranking
#398
#392