Quadro 4000M vs Tesla M2070-Q

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

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).

Tesla M2070-Q

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,489 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

Quadro 4000M

2011

Tesla M2070-Q

2011

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,489 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

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 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is Tesla M2070-Q 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 1,306 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Tesla M2070-Q is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Quadro 4000M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of 512 MB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Tesla M2070-Q can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $5,489 MSRP. Tesla M2070-Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Tesla M2070-Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $5,489 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Quadro 4000M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (100W vs 225W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro 4000M make more sense than Tesla M2070-Q?

Yes. Quadro 4000M 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 lower power draw (100W vs 225W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Tesla M2070-Q. The trade-off is that Tesla M2070-Q currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

Tesla M2070-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Tesla M2070-Q
1080p
low	51 FPS	59 FPS
medium	41 FPS	47 FPS
high	25 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	44 FPS
medium	21 FPS	35 FPS
high	12 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	24 FPS
medium	9 FPS	22 FPS
high	5 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Tesla M2070-Q
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	30 FPS	35 FPS
high	20 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	29 FPS
medium	12 FPS	24 FPS
high	9 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro 4000M	Tesla M2070-Q
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	Tesla M2070-Q
1080p
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	15 FPS	44 FPS
medium	13 FPS	35 FPS
high	11 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	29 FPS
medium	8 FPS	24 FPS
high	7 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000M and Tesla M2070-Q

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.

Tesla M2070-Q

The Tesla M2070-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points. Launch price was $5,489.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 4000M scores 1,287 and the Tesla M2070-Q reaches 1,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000M is built on Fermi while the Tesla M2070-Q uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (Quadro 4000M) vs 448 (Tesla M2070-Q). Raw compute: 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070-Q).

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Tesla M2070-Q
G3D Mark Score	1,287	1,306+1%
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	448+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6384 TFLOPS	1.028 TFLOPS+61%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	448 KB	896 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Tesla M2070-Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 4000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M2070-Q has 512 MB. The Quadro 4000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 4000M) vs 768 KB (Tesla M2070-Q) — the Tesla M2070-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 4000M	Tesla M2070-Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 4000M draws 100W versus the Tesla M2070-Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro 4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000M) vs 350W (Tesla M2070-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.