Quadro 4000 vs Radeon 540
Quadro 4000
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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.
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 Radeon 540 is on rank 93, so the Radeon 540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 4000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 540 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon 540 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 540.
| Insight | Quadro 4000 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 4000 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000 and Radeon 540
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.
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 4000 scores 1,475 and the Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 4000) vs 384 (Radeon 540). Raw compute: 0.4864 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540).
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475+2% | 1,452 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4864 TFLOPS | 0.9085 TFLOPS+87% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+433% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 4000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 540 has 512 MB. The Quadro 4000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 4000 draws 142W versus the Radeon 540's 50W — a 95.8% difference. The Radeon 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000) vs 350W (Radeon 540). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 142W | 50W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 10.4 | 29.0+179% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 4000 launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon 540 launched at $99 and now averages $40. The Quadro 4000 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.2 (Quadro 4000) vs 36.3 (Radeon 540) — the Quadro 4000 offers 35.5% better value. The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | $99-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.2+36% | 36.3 |
| Codename | GF100 | Lexa |
| Release | November 2 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #770 | #773 |
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