
GeForce GTX 770 vs Quadro M4000M

GeForce GTX 770
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M
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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 770 | Quadro 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

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.

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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770 | Quadro 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)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770 | Quadro 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770 | Quadro 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% |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770 | Quadro 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770 | Quadro 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% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M4000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GM204 |
| Release | May 30 2013 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #398 | #392 |
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