GeForce 930MX vs Quadro 4000M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce 930MX

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 100W, a 83W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 4000M across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅48.9% more average FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
❌488.2% higher power demand at 100W vs 17W.

GeForce 930MX

2016

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 100W, a 83W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅48.9% more average FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 4000M across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
❌488.2% higher power demand at 100W vs 17W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro 4000M better than GeForce 930MX?

Yes. Quadro 4000M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 48.9% more average FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.7% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2011 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 930MX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2016 generation instead of 2011 and a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro 4000M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro 4000M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $80 MSRP, and you are getting 48.9% more estimated average FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce 930MX really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce 930MX make more sense than Quadro 4000M?

Yes. GeForce 930MX is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (17W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $80 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro 4000M. The trade-off is that Quadro 4000M currently gives you 0.7% higher G3D Mark and 48.9% more estimated average FPS across 25 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce 930MX still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce 930MX Benchmark Check

Quadro 4000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	26 FPS	41 FPS
medium	16 FPS	33 FPS
high	11 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	16 FPS	23 FPS
medium	10 FPS	17 FPS
high	5 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	10 FPS
medium	5 FPS	8 FPS
high	3 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	35 FPS	46 FPS
high	25 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	19 FPS	43 FPS
medium	12 FPS	29 FPS
high	8 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	18 FPS
medium	3 FPS	11 FPS
high	3 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	43 FPS
medium	35 FPS	35 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	19 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 4000M
1080p
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	14 FPS
medium	11 FPS	11 FPS
high	10 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	10 FPS
medium	7 FPS	7 FPS
high	6 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	4 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 930MX and Quadro 4000M

GeForce 930MX

The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.

Quadro 4000M

The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 4000M
G3D Mark Score	1,278	1,287
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+14%	336
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7834 TFLOPS+23%	0.6384 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	192 KB	448 KB+133%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 930MX gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro 4000M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 4000M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 4000M) — the GeForce 930MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Quadro 4000M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 141.9% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.