
Quadro K4000M vs GeForce GTX 745

Quadro K4000M
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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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.
| Insight | Quadro K4000M | GeForce 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GeForce 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% |
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.
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GeForce 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% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 745 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | GK104 | GM107 |
| Release | June 1 2012 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #676 | #559 |
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