
Quadro M4000 vs Radeon RX 570

Quadro M4000
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% 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 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $350), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 630.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M4000 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+630.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 M4000 and Radeon RX 570

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 RX 570
The Radeon RX 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,967 points. Launch price was $169.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 and the Radeon RX 570 reaches 6,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1244 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M4000 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,679 | 6,967+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,280 | 2048+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.496 TFLOPS | 5.095 TFLOPS+104% |
| Boost Clock | 1013 MHz | 1244 MHz+23% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB | 512 KB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M4000 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro M4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 570 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 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 570) — a 6.2% advantage for the Radeon RX 570. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M4000 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211 GB/s | 224 GB/s+6% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12 (Radeon RX 570). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.
| Feature | Quadro M4000 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 5+25% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000) vs H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570).
| Feature | Quadro M4000 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | 1st Gen NVDEC | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.265,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 570's 120W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75.
| Feature | Quadro M4000 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-17% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | 75-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 66.8+15% | 58.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M4000 launched at $791 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon RX 570 launched at $169 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 570 costs 85.7% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (Quadro M4000) vs 139.3 (Radeon RX 570) — the Radeon RX 570 offers 629.3% better value. The Radeon RX 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M4000 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $791 | $169-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $50-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1 | 139.3+629% |
| Codename | GM204 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | August 18 2015 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #392 | #356 |
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