Quadro 4000 vs GeForce GTX 660M

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 Quadro 4000 is positioned at rank 339 and the GeForce GTX 660M is on rank 190, so the GeForce GTX 660M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 4000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

85%

#324

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12011%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

100%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

95%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

88%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

87%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

86%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

85%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

84%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

84%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

80%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

79%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

77%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 660M

#180

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

374%

#182

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

339%

#183

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

338%

#187

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

307%

#188

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

305%

#190

GeForce GTX 660M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

97%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 660M.

Insight	Quadro 4000	GeForce GTX 660M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 4000 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000 and GeForce GTX 660M

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.

GeForce GTX 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 4000 scores 1,475 and the GeForce GTX 660M reaches 1,452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 660M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 4000) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 660M). Raw compute: 0.4864 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M).

Feature	Quadro 4000	GeForce GTX 660M
G3D Mark Score	1,475+2%	1,452
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4864 TFLOPS	0.7296 TFLOPS+50%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+1500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 4000	GeForce GTX 660M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 4000) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 660M) — the Quadro 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 4000	GeForce GTX 660M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 4000 draws 142W versus the GeForce GTX 660M's 50W — a 95.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 660M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.