Quadro M4000 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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 M4000 is positioned at rank #159 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 M4000

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Radeon Pro Vega II

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84%

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Radeon PRO W7900

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Radeon Pro VII

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Tesla K20m

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#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

100%

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FirePro W4100

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97%

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FirePro W5100

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89%

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Radeon Pro WX 4170

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85%

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FirePro W4300

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85%

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Quadro K2200

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85%

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 111.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M4000	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-111.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+111.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $350 for the Quadro M4000, it costs 66% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 516.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M4000	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+516.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)	✅More affordable ($120)

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 M4000 and GeForce RTX 2060

Quadro M4000

The Quadro M4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,679 points.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 111.3%. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M4000	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	6,679	14,114+111%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1,280	1920+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+158%
Boost Clock	1013 MHz	1680 MHz+66%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	80	120+50%
L1 Cache	0.47 MB	1.9 MB+304%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 59.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s	336 GB/s+59%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M4000	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Quadro M4000	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 72.

Feature	Quadro M4000	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	100W-38%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C	72-12%
Perf/Watt	66.8	88.2+32%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M4000 launched at $791 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 65.7% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (Quadro M4000) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 515.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).