Quadro M4000
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
6,679
MSRP
$791
AVG Price
$350
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.
Overview
The Quadro M4000 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: 6,679 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro M4000 is positioned at rank #159 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro M4000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro M4000 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1,280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.496 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1013 MHz from a base of 975 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro M4000 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 6,679 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM204 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1,280 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 80 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1013 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 975 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.496 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 78.00 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 5,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #392 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M4000 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 211 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro M4000 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 211 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 480 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Quadro M4000 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (12_1) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | Quadro Sync |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 4x DisplayPort — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell), decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4.
| Specification | Quadro M4000 |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors | 4x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 1st Gen NVDEC |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M4000 draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 475g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 82°C under load.
| Specification | Quadro M4000 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 100 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 241mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 475g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 82°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $350 (MSRP: $791), the Quadro M4000 delivers 19 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #159 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #392 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro M4000 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $791 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $350 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #159 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #392 |
| Release Date | August 18 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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