GeForce GTX 770M vs Quadro K4000

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 770M

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,269 MSRP).

Quadro K4000

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,269 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 770M

2013

Quadro K4000

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,269 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,269 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 770M better than Quadro K4000?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,784 vs 2,719 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 770M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 770M is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 770M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 770M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,269 MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Quadro K4000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro K4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro K4000 is 2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM, 2,719 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 770M Benchmark Check

Quadro K4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K4000
1080p
low	31 FPS	32 FPS
medium	20 FPS	21 FPS
high	14 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	24 FPS	25 FPS
medium	14 FPS	15 FPS
high	7 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	9 FPS	9 FPS
medium	6 FPS	6 FPS
high	4 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K4000
1080p
low	39 FPS	39 FPS
medium	19 FPS	19 FPS
high	14 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	20 FPS	20 FPS
medium	9 FPS	9 FPS
high	7 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	6 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 770M Open Quadro K4000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K4000
1080p
low	125 FPS	122 FPS
medium	100 FPS	98 FPS
high	84 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	94 FPS	92 FPS
medium	75 FPS	73 FPS
high	63 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	61 FPS
medium	50 FPS	49 FPS
high	42 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 770M Open Quadro K4000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K4000
1080p
low	112 FPS	122 FPS
medium	88 FPS	98 FPS
high	68 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	62 FPS	75 FPS
medium	49 FPS	61 FPS
high	41 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	33 FPS	39 FPS
medium	25 FPS	30 FPS
high	21 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770M and Quadro K4000

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

Quadro K4000

The Quadro K4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points. Launch price was $1,269.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the Quadro K4000 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K4000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 768 (Quadro K4000). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K4000
G3D Mark Score	2,784+2%	2,719
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960+25%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS+23%	1.244 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	24
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	80 KB+25%	64 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 770M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro K4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K4000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 3 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K4000
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	384 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the Quadro K4000's 80W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 350W (Quadro K4000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.