GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs Quadro M4000

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 GTX 780 Rev. 2

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $142 less on MSRP ($649 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌150% higher power demand at 250W vs 100W.

Quadro M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 250W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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21.9% HIGHER MSRP
$791 MSRPvs$649 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.4 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

2013

Quadro M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $142 less on MSRP ($649 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 250W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌150% higher power demand at 250W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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21.9% HIGHER MSRP
$791 MSRPvs$649 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.4 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M4000 better than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,500 vs 6,679 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro M4000 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (100W vs 250W).

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

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

Quadro M4000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro M4000 is about 21.9% more expensive on MSRP at $791 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 2.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 make more sense than Quadro M4000?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 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 $649 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M4000. The trade-off is that Quadro M4000 currently gives you 2.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 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 GTX 780 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Quadro M4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	78 FPS	105 FPS
medium	67 FPS	88 FPS
high	54 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	89 FPS
medium	60 FPS	73 FPS
high	43 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	35 FPS
medium	24 FPS	32 FPS
high	16 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open Quadro M4000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	181 FPS	161 FPS
medium	151 FPS	137 FPS
high	116 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	110 FPS
medium	89 FPS	88 FPS
high	67 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	51 FPS	49 FPS
medium	39 FPS	42 FPS
high	35 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open Quadro M4000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	292 FPS	301 FPS
medium	234 FPS	240 FPS
high	195 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	225 FPS
medium	176 FPS	180 FPS
high	146 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	146 FPS	150 FPS
medium	117 FPS	120 FPS
high	98 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	75 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open Quadro M4000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	180 FPS	211 FPS
medium	144 FPS	182 FPS
high	125 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	125 FPS	164 FPS
medium	102 FPS	143 FPS
high	90 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	92 FPS
medium	57 FPS	73 FPS
high	46 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	46 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open Quadro M4000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 and Quadro M4000

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 10 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points. Launch price was $649.

Quadro M4000

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 scores 6,500 and the Quadro M4000 reaches 6,679 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler while the Quadro M4000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 1 (Quadro M4000). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1013 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro M4000
G3D Mark Score	6,500	6,679+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+80%	1,280
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS+67%	2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	902 MHz	1013 MHz+12%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	192+140%	80
L1 Cache	192 KB	480 KB+150%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro M4000
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)

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) — a 36.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro M4000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+36%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 draws 250W versus the Quadro M4000's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 350W (Quadro M4000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro M4000
TDP	250W	100W-60%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	82°C
Perf/Watt	26.0	66.8+157%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 launched at $649 MSRP, while the Quadro M4000 launched at $791. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 costs 18% less ($142 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 10.0 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 8.4 (Quadro M4000) — the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 offers 19% better value. The Quadro M4000 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).