Quadro M4000M vs Radeon R9 380X

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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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 380X.

Insight	Quadro M4000M	Radeon R9 380X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000M and Radeon R9 380X

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.

Radeon R9 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000M scores 6,148 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000M) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	6,148	6,131
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1,280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	3.973 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1013 MHz+4%	970 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	480 KB	512 KB+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000M	Radeon R9 380X
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380X) — the Quadro M4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	Radeon R9 380X
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_0)
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 VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	Quadro M4000M	Radeon R9 380X
Encoder	NVENC 5	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000M draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000M) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	Quadro M4000M	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	100W-60%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	221mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	61.5+151%	24.5