Tesla M6 vs Quadro M4000M
Tesla M6
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla M6 is positioned at rank 188 and the Quadro M4000M is on rank 4, 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 Tesla M6
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000M
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 | Tesla M6 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-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 Tesla M6 and Quadro M4000M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M6 scores 6,225 and the Quadro M4000M reaches 6,148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M6 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro M4000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla M6) vs 1 (Quadro M4000M). Raw compute: 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M). Boost clocks: 1180 MHz vs 1013 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M6 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,225+1% | 6,148 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1,280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.625 TFLOPS+45% | 2.496 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1180 MHz+16% | 1013 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+20% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M6 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tesla M6 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Tesla M6) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla M6 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6) vs NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC 1.
| Feature | Tesla M6 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th Gen | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2nd Gen | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M6 draws 100W versus the Quadro M4000M's 100W — a 0% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M6) vs 350W (Quadro M4000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla M6 | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 62.3+1% | 61.5 |
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