Quadro M4000M vs GeForce GTX 960

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M

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144%

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Quadro M4000M

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100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960.

Insight	Quadro M4000M	GeForce GTX 960
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M4000M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000M and GeForce GTX 960

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 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000M scores 6,148 and the GeForce GTX 960 reaches 6,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 960 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000M) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M) vs 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	GeForce GTX 960
G3D Mark Score	6,148	6,133
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1,280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+3%	2.413 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1013 MHz	1178 MHz+16%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	480 KB+25%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000M	GeForce GTX 960
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 960) — the Quadro M4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	GeForce GTX 960
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 960). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	GeForce GTX 960
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M) vs HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 (GeForce GTX 960).

Feature	Quadro M4000M	GeForce GTX 960
Encoder	NVENC 5	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 1	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX	HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 960's 100W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 960 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 960). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75 C.