GeForce MX110 vs Quadro 4000

NVIDIA

GeForce MX110

2017Core: 978 MHzBoost: 1006 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro 4000

2010Core: 475 MHz
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GeForce MX110 vs Quadro 4000 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce MX110 vs Quadro 4000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce MX110 vs Quadro 4000: 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 MX110

2017

Why buy it

  • Costs $1,099 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
  • Delivers 1050.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.2 vs 1.2 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
  • Draws 30W instead of 142W, a 112W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro 4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro 4000

2010

Why buy it

  • 60.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 2010 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 1099% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,199 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.2 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • 373.3% higher power demand at 142W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro 4000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 60.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4.2% in PassMark G3D (1,475 vs 1,415), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce MX110 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce MX110 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,099 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $1,199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1050.2% (14.2 vs 1.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro 4000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce MX110 vs Quadro 4000 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce MX110

The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 4000

The Quadro 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 142W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $1,199.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX110 scores 1,415 and the Quadro 4000 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX110 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 4000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX110) vs 256 (Quadro 4000). Raw compute: 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110) vs 0.4864 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000).

FeatureGeForce MX110Quadro 4000
G3D Mark Score
1,415
1,475+4%
Architecture
Maxwell
Fermi
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
256
256
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5151 TFLOPS+6%
0.4864 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
16
32+100%
L1 Cache
128 KB
512 KB+300%
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX110 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 4000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce MX110Quadro 4000
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 MX110 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 4000 carries 2 GB. Quadro 4000 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX110 and 64-bit on the Quadro 4000. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX110) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 4000) — the GeForce MX110 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce MX110Quadro 4000
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX110 draws 30W versus the Quadro 4000's 142W — a 130.2% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX110) vs 350W (Quadro 4000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce MX110Quadro 4000
TDP
30W-79%
142W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
47.2+354%
10.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce MX110 came in at $100, while the Quadro 4000 launched at $1199. On MSRP, GeForce MX110 was 91.7% cheaper ($1099 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.2 (GeForce MX110) vs 1.2 (Quadro 4000) — the GeForce MX110 offers 1083.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX110 (2017 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce MX110Quadro 4000
MSRP
$100-92%
$1199
Performance per Dollar
14.2+1083%
1.2
Codename
GM108S
GF100
Release
November 17 2017
November 2 2010
Ranking
#781
#770

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