GRID M10-2Q vs Quadro K4000

GRID M10-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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Quadro K4000

2013Core: 810 MHz
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GRID M10-2Q vs Quadro K4000 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.

GRID M10-2Q vs Quadro K4000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GRID M10-2Q

2015

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 97% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$1,269 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $1,269 MSRP).
  • 181.3% higher power demand at 225W vs 80W.

Quadro K4000

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $1,231 less on MSRP ($1,269 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 99% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($1,269 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Draws 80W instead of 225W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro K4000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (2,719 vs 2,692), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID M10-2Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro K4000 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,231 cheaper on MSRP at $1,269 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 99% (2.1 vs 1.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K4000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID M10-2Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID M10-2Q vs Quadro K4000 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GRID M10-2Q

The GRID M10-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GRID M10-2Q scores 2,692 and the Quadro K4000 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K4000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 768 (Quadro K4000). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000).

FeatureGRID M10-2QQuadro K4000
G3D Mark Score
2,692
2,719+1%
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+167%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS+288%
1.244 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+167%
24
TMUs
128+100%
64
L1 Cache
768 KB+1100%
64 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+426%
0.38 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID M10-2QQuadro K4000
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M10-2Q has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4000 carries 3 GB. Quadro K4000 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M10-2Q and 64-bit on the Quadro K4000. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) vs 0.38 MB (Quadro K4000) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID M10-2QQuadro K4000
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
3 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+426%
0.38 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M10-2Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K4000's 80W — a 95.1% difference. The Quadro K4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-2Q) vs 350W (Quadro K4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID M10-2QQuadro K4000
TDP
225W
80W-64%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
12.0
34.0+183%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M10-2Q came in at $2500, while the Quadro K4000 launched at $1269. On MSRP, Quadro K4000 was 49.2% cheaper ($1231 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.1 (GRID M10-2Q) vs 2.1 (Quadro K4000) — the Quadro K4000 offers 90.9% better value. The newer card here is GRID M10-2Q (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID M10-2QQuadro K4000
MSRP
$2500
$1269-49%
Performance per Dollar
1.1
2.1+91%
Codename
GM204
GK106
Release
August 30 2015
March 1 2013
Ranking
#433
#613

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