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 M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅33.7% more average FPS across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

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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97.8% HIGHER MSRP
$791 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.4 vs 16.3 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 100W vs 50W.
❌54.5% longer card at 241mm vs 156mm.

Quadro T1000

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $391 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 92.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.3 vs 8.4 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M4000: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M4000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 100W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 241mm, a 85mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quadro M4000

2015

Quadro T1000

2019

Why buy it

✅33.7% more average FPS across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $391 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 92.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.3 vs 8.4 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro M4000: it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro M4000 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 100W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 241mm, a 85mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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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97.8% HIGHER MSRP
$791 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.4 vs 16.3 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 100W vs 50W.
❌54.5% longer card at 241mm vs 156mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M4000 better than Quadro T1000?

Yes. Quadro M4000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.7% more average FPS across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2015 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro T1000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice 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 97.8% more expensive on MSRP at $791 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 33.7% more estimated average FPS across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Quadro T1000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Quadro T1000 make more sense than Quadro M4000?

Yes. Quadro T1000 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 (50W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M4000. The trade-off is that Quadro M4000 currently gives you 2.7% higher G3D Mark and 33.7% more estimated average FPS across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data. Quadro T1000 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.

Quadro M4000 Benchmark Check

Quadro T1000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
1080p
low	105 FPS	91 FPS
medium	88 FPS	82 FPS
high	72 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	85 FPS
medium	73 FPS	73 FPS
high	54 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	40 FPS
medium	32 FPS	38 FPS
high	20 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
1080p
low	161 FPS	140 FPS
medium	137 FPS	104 FPS
high	111 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	90 FPS
medium	88 FPS	60 FPS
high	70 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	40 FPS
medium	42 FPS	30 FPS
high	38 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
1080p
low	301 FPS	293 FPS
medium	240 FPS	234 FPS
high	200 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	220 FPS
medium	180 FPS	176 FPS
high	150 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	139 FPS
medium	120 FPS	117 FPS
high	100 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
1080p
low	211 FPS	268 FPS
medium	182 FPS	202 FPS
high	148 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	213 FPS
medium	143 FPS	161 FPS
high	113 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	97 FPS
medium	73 FPS	74 FPS
high	58 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	52 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000 and Quadro T1000

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.

Quadro T1000

The Quadro T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,505 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 and the Quadro T1000 reaches 6,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro T1000 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
G3D Mark Score	6,679+3%	6,505
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Boost Clock	1013 MHz	1455 MHz+44%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
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 M4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 has 4 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro T1000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) (Quadro T1000). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode (Quadro T1000).

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	5th Gen NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the Quadro T1000's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 350W (Quadro T1000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 156mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 65°C.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Quadro T1000
TDP	100W	50W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	156mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	82°C	65°C-21%
Perf/Watt	66.8	130.1+95%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M4000 launched at $791 MSRP, while the Quadro T1000 launched at $400. The Quadro T1000 costs 49.4% less ($391 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.4 (Quadro M4000) vs 16.3 (Quadro T1000) — the Quadro T1000 offers 94% better value. The Quadro T1000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).