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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 Tesla M6 is on rank 188, so the Quadro M4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M6
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| 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 Tesla M6 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 Tesla M6
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.
Tesla M6
The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M4000M scores 6,148 and the Tesla M6 reaches 6,225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla M6 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000M) vs 1,536 (Tesla M6). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M) vs 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1180 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,148 | 6,225+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.496 TFLOPS | 3.625 TFLOPS+45% |
| Boost Clock | 1013 MHz | 1180 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB | 576 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M) vs 12 (Tesla M6). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5 | NVENC 5th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | NVDEC 2nd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M4000M draws 100W versus the Tesla M6's 100W — a 0% difference. The Tesla M6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000M) vs 350W (Tesla M6). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M4000M | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 61.5 | 62.3+1% |
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