Quadro 4000M vs Radeon Vega 6

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.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

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.
❌122.2% higher power demand at 100W vs 45W.

Radeon Vega 6

2021

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro 4000M: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro 4000M is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 45W instead of 100W, a 55W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Radeon Vega 6

2021

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro 4000M: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro 4000M is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 45W instead of 100W, a 55W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌122.2% higher power demand at 100W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Vega 6 better than Quadro 4000M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,287 vs 1,309 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Vega 6 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (45W vs 100W).

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

Radeon Vega 6 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2011, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 40nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon Vega 6 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Radeon Vega 6 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Vega 6 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (45W vs 100W), and FSR upscaling.

Is Quadro 4000M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro 4000M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon Vega 6 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling.

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.

Quadro 4000M Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 6 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 6
1080p
low	41 FPS	28 FPS
medium	33 FPS	20 FPS
high	20 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	23 FPS	21 FPS
medium	17 FPS	13 FPS
high	9 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	9 FPS
medium	8 FPS	6 FPS
high	5 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 6
1080p
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	44 FPS
medium	29 FPS	25 FPS
high	20 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	23 FPS
medium	11 FPS	14 FPS
high	9 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 6
1080p
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	44 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	24 FPS
high	19 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 6
1080p
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	44 FPS
medium	11 FPS	35 FPS
high	10 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	29 FPS
medium	7 FPS	24 FPS
high	6 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000M and Radeon Vega 6

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.

Radeon Vega 6

The Radeon Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 4000M scores 1,287 and the Radeon Vega 6 reaches 1,309 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000M is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 6 uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 336 (Quadro 4000M) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 6). Raw compute: 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6).

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 6
G3D Mark Score	1,287	1,309+2%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 5.1
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	336	448+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6384 TFLOPS	1.702 TFLOPS+167%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+100%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 6
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 4000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 6 has 0 MB. The Quadro 4000M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Radeon Vega 6
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 4000M draws 100W versus the Radeon Vega 6's 45W — a 75.9% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.