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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K4000M is positioned at rank 57 and the GRID M6-1Q is on rank 326, 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 GRID M6-1Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M6-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K4000M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M6-1Q 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 GRID M6-1Q
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.
GRID M6-1Q
The GRID M6-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,069 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K4000M scores 2,061 and the GRID M6-1Q reaches 2,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000M is built on Kepler while the GRID M6-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Quadro K4000M) vs 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q).
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,061 | 2,069 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 2048+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.154 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+318% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 768 KB+860% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro K4000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q has 2 GB. The Quadro K4000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K4000M) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K4000M draws 100W versus the GRID M6-1Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro K4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000M) vs 350W (GRID M6-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-56% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6+124% | 9.2 |
Value Analysis
The GRID M6-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | GRID M6-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | GK104 | GM204 |
| Release | June 1 2012 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #676 | #525 |
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