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.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs Quadro M4000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs Quadro M4000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 81W instead of 100W, a 19W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
❌10.8% longer card at 267mm vs 241mm.

Quadro M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅17.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 241mm instead of 267mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌23.5% higher power demand at 100W vs 81W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro M4000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 17.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE instead at 6,707 vs 6,679, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro M4000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro M4000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs Quadro M4000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

Quadro M4000

The Quadro M4000 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: 6,679 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE scores 6,707 and the Quadro M4000 reaches 6,679 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro M4000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 1 (Quadro M4000). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1013 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
G3D Mark Score	6,707	6,679
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1,280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS+6%	2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+2%	1013 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	480 KB	480 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro M4000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
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)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M4000 carries 8 GB. Quadro M4000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) — a 75.8% advantage for the Quadro M4000. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE and 256-bit on the Quadro M4000. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	120 GB/s	211 GB/s+76%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs 1st Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	1st Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE draws 81W versus the Quadro M4000's 100W — a 21% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 350W (Quadro M4000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 82°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
TDP	81W-19%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-9%	82°C
Perf/Watt	82.8+24%	66.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro M4000 (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
MSRP	—	$791
Codename	GM204	GM204
Release	October 7 2014	August 18 2015
Ranking	#408	#392

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