Quadro K4000 vs Quadro K4100M

Quadro K4000

2013Core: 810 MHz

Quadro K4100M

2013Core: 706 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K4000

2,719

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Quadro K4100M

100

2,773

+2.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 Quadro K4100M is on rank 52, so the Quadro K4100M 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 K4000

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

99%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

97%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

93%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

93%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

92%

#268

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6903%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

100%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

99%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

97%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

97%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

96%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

94%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

92%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4100M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

100%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

99%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

99%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

90%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

90%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

84%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

83%

#37

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

533%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

100%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

91%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

90%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

86%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K4000.

Insight	Quadro K4000	Quadro K4100M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $261), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 155.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K4000	Quadro K4100M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+155.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($261)

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.

Quadro K4000 Benchmark Check

Quadro K4100M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4000 and Quadro K4100M

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.

Quadro K4100M

The Quadro K4100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,773 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4000 scores 2,719 and the Quadro K4100M reaches 2,773 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000 is built on Kepler while the Quadro K4100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K4000) vs 1,152 (Quadro K4100M). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000) vs 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro K4100M).

Feature	Quadro K4000	Quadro K4100M
G3D Mark Score	2,719	2,773+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1152+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS	1.627 TFLOPS+31%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	64	96+50%
L1 Cache	64 KB	96 KB+50%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4000	Quadro K4100M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K4000 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4100M has 4 GB. The Quadro K4100M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (Quadro K4000) vs 512 KB (Quadro K4100M) — the Quadro K4100M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K4000	Quadro K4100M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4000 draws 80W versus the Quadro K4100M's 100W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro K4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000) vs 350W (Quadro K4100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K4000	Quadro K4100M
TDP	80W-20%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	34.0+23%	27.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro K4100M launched at $1499 and now averages $261. The Quadro K4000 costs 61.7% less ($161 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.2 (Quadro K4000) vs 10.6 (Quadro K4100M) — the Quadro K4000 offers 156.6% better value.