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

✅36.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 35W.

Radeon RX 6300M

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 100W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Quadro M4000

2015

Radeon RX 6300M

2022

Why buy it

✅36.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($791 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 100W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M4000 better than Radeon RX 6300M?

Yes. Quadro M4000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro M4000 averages 36.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 6,679 vs 6,421 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro M4000 is a 2015 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 6300M is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon RX 6300M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2015, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 6nm process instead of 28nm. 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?

Quadro M4000 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro M4000 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $791 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 36.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX 6300M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (35W vs 100W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 6300M make more sense than Quadro M4000?

Yes. Radeon RX 6300M 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 (35W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M4000. The trade-off is that Quadro M4000 currently gives you 4.0% higher G3D Mark and 36.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 M4000 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6300M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
1080p
low	105 FPS	104 FPS
medium	88 FPS	92 FPS
high	72 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	66 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	94 FPS
medium	73 FPS	80 FPS
high	54 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	45 FPS
medium	32 FPS	42 FPS
high	20 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
1080p
low	161 FPS	158 FPS
medium	137 FPS	124 FPS
high	111 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	104 FPS
medium	88 FPS	81 FPS
high	70 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	53 FPS
medium	42 FPS	41 FPS
high	38 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	20 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
1080p
low	301 FPS	289 FPS
medium	240 FPS	231 FPS
high	200 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	217 FPS
medium	180 FPS	173 FPS
high	150 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	133 FPS
medium	120 FPS	116 FPS
high	100 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
1080p
low	211 FPS	257 FPS
medium	182 FPS	191 FPS
high	148 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	141 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	191 FPS
medium	143 FPS	138 FPS
high	113 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	100 FPS
medium	73 FPS	74 FPS
high	58 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M4000 and Radeon RX 6300M

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.

Radeon RX 6300M

The Radeon RX 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,421 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 and the Radeon RX 6300M reaches 6,421 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6300M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300M). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300M). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 2400 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
G3D Mark Score	6,679+4%	6,421
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1,280+67%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	3.686 TFLOPS+48%
Boost Clock	1013 MHz	2400 MHz+137%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	480 KB+88%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro M4000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6300M has 4 GB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) vs 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300M) — a 229.7% advantage for the Quadro M4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 32-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300M) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s+230%	64 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+700%	32-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6300M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs Navi 24 Media. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6300M).

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	—
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	Navi 24 Media
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 6300M's 35W — a 96.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6300M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX 6300M
TDP	100W	35W-65%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	82°C	70°C-15%
Perf/Watt	66.8	183.5+175%