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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro M4000M is positioned at rank 4 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is on rank 408, so the Quadro M4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire.
| Insight | Quadro M4000M | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000M and Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
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 M290X Crossfire
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M4000M scores 6,148 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000M) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,148+2% | 6,000 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,280 | 2560+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1013 MHz+13% | 900 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit (Dual).
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 512-bit (Dual)+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M4000M draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 61.5+105% | 30.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M4000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | GM204 | Neptune CF |
| Release | August 18 2015 | March 1 2014 |
| Ranking | #392 | #348 |
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