Quadro K4000M vs FirePro V7800
Quadro K4000M
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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 K4000M is positioned at rank 57 and the FirePro V7800 is on rank 257, so the Quadro K4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K4000M 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 FirePro V7800.
| Insight | Quadro K4000M | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K4000M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4000M and FirePro V7800
Quadro K4000M
The Quadro K4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,061 points.
FirePro V7800
The FirePro V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,028 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K4000M scores 2,061 and the FirePro V7800 reaches 2,028 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000M is built on Kepler while the FirePro V7800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 960 (Quadro K4000M) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7800). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800).
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,061+2% | 2,028 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1280+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.154 TFLOPS | 1.856 TFLOPS+61% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K4000M draws 100W versus the FirePro V7800's 150W — a 40% difference. The Quadro K4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000M) vs 350W (FirePro V7800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6+53% | 13.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K4000M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | FirePro V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $759 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $96 |
| Codename | GK104 | Cayman |
| Release | June 1 2012 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #676 | #656 |
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