Quadro M4000 vs Radeon R9 285

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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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

90%

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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

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

83%

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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

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

85%

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FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

85%

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Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% 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	Radeon R9 285
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 285 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 775.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M4000	Radeon R9 285
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+775.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

Quadro M4000 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 285 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000 and Radeon R9 285

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.

Radeon R9 285

The Radeon R9 285 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 and the Radeon R9 285 reaches 6,680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 285 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon R9 285
G3D Mark Score	6,679	6,680
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1,280	1792+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	3.29 TFLOPS+32%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	480 KB+7%	448 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon R9 285
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 285 has 4 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285) — a 19.9% advantage for the Quadro M4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon R9 285
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s+20%	176 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 285). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon R9 285
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon R9 285
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 285's 190W — a 62.1% difference. The Quadro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 221mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 65°C.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon R9 285
TDP	100W-47%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	241mm	221mm
Height	111mm	109mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C	65°C-21%
Perf/Watt	66.8+90%	35.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M4000 launched at $791 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 285 costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (Quadro M4000) vs 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 774.3% better value. The Quadro M4000 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).