Quadro K4000M
VS
GeForce GTX 745

Quadro K4000M vs GeForce GTX 745

NVIDIA

Quadro K4000M

2012Core: 601 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 745

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 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. The Quadro K4000M is positioned at rank #57 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

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Radeon Pro Vega 48
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97%
#27
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97%
#28
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90%
#29
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90%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
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89%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
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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
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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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 745 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K4000M.

InsightQuadro K4000MGeForce GTX 745
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 745 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 GTX 745

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 GTX 745

The GeForce GTX 745 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,126 points. Launch price was $119.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4000M scores 2,061 and the GeForce GTX 745 reaches 2,126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Quadro K4000M) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745).

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce GTX 745
G3D Mark Score
2,061
2,126+3%
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
960+88%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.154 TFLOPS+4%
1.111 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+150%
32
L1 Cache
80 KB
256 KB+220%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce GTX 745
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4000M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce GTX 745
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 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 GTX 745's 55W — a 58.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 745 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce GTX 745
TDP
100W
55W-45%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
145mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
20.6
38.7+88%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 745 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro K4000MGeForce GTX 745
MSRP
$80
Avg Price (30d)
$25
Codename
GK104
GM107
Release
June 1 2012
February 18 2014
Ranking
#676
#559