Quadro 4000M vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

CPU

GPU

Quadro 4000M

2011Core: 475 MHz

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UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro 4000M

2 GB 100

1,287

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

Shared System RAM 15

1,300

+1.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming.

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.
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm 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: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro 4000M

2011

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm 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.
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 1,300 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 100W).

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 Unknown. 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?

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Quadro 4000M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro 4000M make more sense than UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)?

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 future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU). The trade-off is that UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro 4000M	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
1080p
low	51 FPS	58 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	22 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	24 FPS
medium	9 FPS	23 FPS
high	5 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	12 FPS

Open Quadro 4000M Open UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro 4000M	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
1080p
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	46 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	43 FPS	44 FPS
medium	30 FPS	33 FPS
high	20 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	27 FPS
medium	12 FPS	18 FPS
high	9 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	10 FPS

Open Quadro 4000M Open UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro 4000M	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
1080p
low	58 FPS	58 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	23 FPS
high	19 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

Open Quadro 4000M Open UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro 4000M	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
1080p
low	58 FPS	58 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	23 FPS
high	7 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	15 FPS

Open Quadro 4000M Open UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000M and UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

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.

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 4000M scores 1,287 and the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) reaches 1,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000M is built on Fermi while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 336 (Quadro 4000M) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).

Feature	Quadro 4000M	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,287	1,300+1%
Architecture	Fermi	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	40 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	336+950%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 4000M	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 147.8% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000M) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.