
Quadro K4000M vs Radeon RX 540

Quadro K4000M
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 540
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.
| Insight | Quadro K4000M | Radeon 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | Radeon 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)
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | Radeon 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | Radeon 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% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K4000M | Radeon RX 540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GK104 | Lexa |
| Release | June 1 2012 | November 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #676 | #602 |
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