Quadro M4000
VS
Radeon RX 570

Quadro M4000 vs Radeon RX 570

NVIDIA

Quadro M4000

2015Core: 975 MHzBoost: 1013 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 570

2017Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1244 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. 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

#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
90%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
84%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
84%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
83%
#144
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1750%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
100%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
97%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
89%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
85%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
85%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
85%
#173
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 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.

InsightQuadro M4000Radeon 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.

InsightQuadro M4000Radeon 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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureQuadro M4000Radeon 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)

FeatureQuadro M4000Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureQuadro M4000Radeon 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.

FeatureQuadro M4000Radeon 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).

FeatureQuadro M4000Radeon 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.

FeatureQuadro M4000Radeon 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
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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).

FeatureQuadro M4000Radeon 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