Quadro K4000M
VS
Radeon RX 540

Quadro K4000M vs Radeon RX 540

NVIDIA

Quadro K4000M

2012Core: 601 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 540

2017Core: 1124 MHzBoost: 1219 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 Radeon RX 540 is on rank 235, 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 Radeon RX 540

#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
92%
#225
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
504%
#227
456%
#228
455%
#232
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
414%
#233
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
411%
#235
Radeon RX 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
100%
#236
Radeon HD 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
99%
#237
Radeon HD 7570M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15
98%
#239
Arc Graphics 130T
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
96%
#240
GeForce MX570 A
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
96%
#242
GeForce GT 645
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 K4000MRadeon RX 540
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)
Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 Radeon RX 540 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 Radeon RX 540

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 540

The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4000M scores 2,061 and the Radeon RX 540 reaches 2,134 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000M is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (Quadro K4000M) vs 512 (Radeon RX 540). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 540).

FeatureQuadro K4000MRadeon RX 540
G3D Mark Score
2,061
2,134+4%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
960+88%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.154 TFLOPS
1.248 TFLOPS+8%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+150%
32
L1 Cache
80 KB
128 KB+60%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K4000MRadeon RX 540
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureQuadro K4000MRadeon RX 540
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4000M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 540's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 540). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro K4000MRadeon RX 540
TDP
100W
50W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
20.6
42.7+107%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro K4000MRadeon RX 540
MSRP
$99
Avg Price (30d)
$40
Codename
GK104
Lexa
Release
June 1 2012
November 11 2017
Ranking
#676
#602