Radeon 540 vs Quadro 4000

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 Radeon 540 is positioned at rank 93 and the Quadro 4000 is on rank 339, so the Radeon 540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

494%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

475%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

470%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

469%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

468%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

465%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

459%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

458%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

453%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

452%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

447%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

446%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

438%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

437%

#78

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

545%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

99%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

98%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

94%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

84%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

83%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

97%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

95%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

94%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

92%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

89%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

86%

#107

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

81%

#108

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 4000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

85%

#324

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12011%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

100%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

95%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

88%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

87%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

86%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

85%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

84%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

84%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

80%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

79%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

77%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 540 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon 540 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 540.

Insight	Radeon 540	Quadro 4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 540	Quadro 4000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+35.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon 540 Benchmark Check

Quadro 4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 540 and Quadro 4000

Radeon 540

The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.

Quadro 4000

The Quadro 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 142W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 540 scores 1,452 and the Quadro 4000 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro 4000 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 540) vs 256 (Quadro 4000). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540) vs 0.4864 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000).

Feature	Radeon 540	Quadro 4000
G3D Mark Score	1,452	1,475+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9085 TFLOPS+87%	0.4864 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB	512 KB+433%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 540	Quadro 4000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 540 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 4000 has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon 540	Quadro 4000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 540 draws 50W versus the Quadro 4000's 142W — a 95.8% difference. The Radeon 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540) vs 350W (Quadro 4000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 540	Quadro 4000
TDP	50W-65%	142W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	29.0+179%	10.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro 4000 launched at $1199 and now averages $30. The Quadro 4000 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Radeon 540) vs 49.2 (Quadro 4000) — the Quadro 4000 offers 35.5% better value. The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).