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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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU is on rank 122, so the Quadro M4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M
Performance Per Dollar RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The RTX A500 Embedded GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M4000M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M4000M.
| Insight | Quadro M4000M | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A500 Embedded GPU 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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU
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.
RTX A500 Embedded GPU
The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M4000M scores 6,148 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000M) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1335 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,148 | 6,197 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,280 | 2048+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.496 TFLOPS | 5.468 TFLOPS+119% |
| Boost Clock | 1013 MHz | 1335 MHz+32% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.47 MB | 2 MB+326% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs NVDEC 5th Gen.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M4000M draws 100W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 133.3% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000M) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 20W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 82mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 61.5 | 309.9+404% |
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