
Quadro M4000M
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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 M4000M is positioned at rank #4 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 63.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M4000M.
| Insight | Quadro M4000M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-63.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+63.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 M4000M and GeForce GTX 1060

Quadro M4000M
The Quadro M4000M 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: 6,148 points.

GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro M4000M scores 6,148 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 63.7%. The Quadro M4000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,148 | 10,064+64% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,280 | 2560+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.496 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+255% |
| Boost Clock | 1013 MHz | 1733 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 80 | 160+100% |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB | 960 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M4000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M4000M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-44% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 61.5+10% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GM204 | GP104 |
| Release | August 18 2015 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #392 | #137 |
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