Quadro K4000M
VS
GeForce 945M

Quadro K4000M vs GeForce 945M

NVIDIA

Quadro K4000M

2012Core: 601 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 945M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

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 GeForce 945M is on rank 100, so the Quadro K4000M 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 K4000M

#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
97%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
97%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
90%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
90%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
89%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
85%
#42
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
573%
#57
Quadro K4000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
97%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP: $380|Avg: $380
97%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
93%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
92%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
87%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M

#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#90
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
257%
#92
233%
#93
233%
#97
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
212%
#98
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
210%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
100%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
98%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
97%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
97%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
95%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro K4000MGeForce 945M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 945M 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 GeForce 945M

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce 945M

The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4000M scores 2,061 and the GeForce 945M reaches 2,109 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 945M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Quadro K4000M) vs 640 (GeForce 945M). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M).

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce 945M
G3D Mark Score
2,061
2,109+2%
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
960+50%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.154 TFLOPS
1.306 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+100%
40
L1 Cache
80 KB
320 KB+300%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce 945M
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 K4000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945M has 512 MB. The Quadro K4000M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4000M) vs 2 MB (GeForce 945M) — the GeForce 945M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce 945M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+700%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4000M draws 100W versus the GeForce 945M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000M) vs 350W (GeForce 945M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce 945M
TDP
100W
75W-25%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
20.6
28.1+36%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 945M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce 945M
Avg Price (30d)
$98
Codename
GK104
GM107
Release
June 1 2012
October 27 2015
Ranking
#676
#671