GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE vs Quadro M4000

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 970XM FORCE is positioned at rank 90 and the Quadro M4000 is on rank 159, so the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#80

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

243%

#82

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

220%

#83

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

220%

#87

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

200%

#88

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

198%

#90

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

99%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

97%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

94%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

90%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

84%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

84%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

83%

#144

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1750%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

100%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

97%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

89%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

85%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

85%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

85%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE 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.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE and Quadro M4000

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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE	Quadro M4000
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)

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) — a 75.8% advantage for the Quadro M4000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. 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