
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 R9 M365X is on rank 445, so the Quadro 4000 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 R9 M365X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M365X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 4000.
| Insight | Quadro 4000 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 4000 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 R9 M365X

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 R9 M365X
The Radeon R9 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 4000 scores 1,475 and the Radeon R9 M365X reaches 1,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 4000) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M365X). Raw compute: 0.4864 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M365X).
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,475 | 1,482 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4864 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+143% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+220% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M365X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 4000) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M365X) — the Quadro 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 4000 draws 142W versus the Radeon R9 M365X's 75W — a 61.8% difference. The Radeon R9 M365X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M365X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 142W | 75W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 10.4 | 19.8+90% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 4000 launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 M365X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The Quadro 4000 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.2 (Quadro 4000) vs 29.6 (Radeon R9 M365X) — the Quadro 4000 offers 66.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M365X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 4000 | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | $250-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.2+66% | 29.6 |
| Codename | GF100 | Tropo |
| Release | November 2 2010 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #770 | #769 |
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