Radeon RX 540 vs Quadro K4000M

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 RX 540 is positioned at rank 235 and the Quadro K4000M is on rank 57, so the Quadro K4000M 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 RX 540

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#225

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

504%

#227

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

456%

#228

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

455%

#232

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

414%

#233

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

411%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

98%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000M

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

97%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

90%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

90%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

89%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

85%

#42

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

573%

#57

Quadro K4000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

97%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

93%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

92%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

87%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K4000M.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	Quadro K4000M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 Radeon RX 540 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.

Radeon RX 540 Benchmark Check

Quadro K4000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 540 and Quadro K4000M

Radeon RX 540

The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 points.

Quadro K4000M

The Quadro K4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,061 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 540 scores 2,134 and the Quadro K4000M reaches 2,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K4000M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 540) vs 960 (Quadro K4000M). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 540) vs 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M).

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Quadro K4000M
G3D Mark Score	2,134+4%	2,061
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	960+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS+8%	1.154 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	128 KB+60%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Quadro K4000M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Quadro K4000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 540 draws 50W versus the Quadro K4000M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 540) vs 350W (Quadro K4000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.