Quadro K4000 vs GRID M10-2Q
Quadro K4000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 K4000 is positioned at rank 283 and the GRID M10-2Q is on rank 342, so the Quadro K4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-2Q.
| Insight | Quadro K4000 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K4000 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 K4000 and GRID M10-2Q
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K4000 scores 2,719 and the GRID M10-2Q reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000 is built on Kepler while the GRID M10-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K4000) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q).
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,719+1% | 2,692 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+288% |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 768 KB+1100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K4000 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-2Q has 2 GB. The Quadro K4000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (Quadro K4000) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) — the GRID M10-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K4000 draws 80W versus the GRID M10-2Q's 225W — a 95.1% difference. The Quadro K4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000) vs 350W (GRID M10-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-64% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 34.0+183% | 12.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The Quadro K4000 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.2 (Quadro K4000) vs 17.9 (GRID M10-2Q) — the Quadro K4000 offers 52% better value. The GRID M10-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K4000 | GRID M10-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1269-49% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-33% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.2+52% | 17.9 |
| Codename | GK106 | GM204 |
| Release | March 1 2013 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #613 | #433 |
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