Quadro K4000M vs Quadro 5000M

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 Quadro 5000M is on rank 15, so the Quadro 5000M 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

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Tesla K20m

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Quadro K4000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

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85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5000M

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MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

215%

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MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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65%

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58%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 5000M.

Insight	Quadro K4000M	Quadro 5000M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4000M and Quadro 5000M

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.

Quadro 5000M

The Quadro 5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4000M scores 2,061 and the Quadro 5000M reaches 2,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000M is built on Kepler while the Quadro 5000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 960 (Quadro K4000M) vs 320 (Quadro 5000M). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000M).

Feature	Quadro K4000M	Quadro 5000M
G3D Mark Score	2,061	2,060
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	960+200%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.154 TFLOPS+123%	0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+100%	40
L1 Cache	80 KB	640 KB+700%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4000M	Quadro 5000M
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 Quadro 5000M 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.

Feature	Quadro K4000M	Quadro 5000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4000M draws 100W versus the Quadro 5000M's 100W — a 0% difference. The Quadro 5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000M) vs 350W (Quadro 5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.