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

✅16.0% 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 Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GH: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GH is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌24000% longer card at 241mm vs 1mm.

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 241mm, a 240mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $791 MSRP).

Quadro M4000

2015

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018

Why buy it

✅16.0% 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 Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GH: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GH is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 241mm, a 240mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm 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.
❌24000% longer card at 241mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌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 Vega M GH?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Quadro M4000 averages 16.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,679 vs 6,548 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro M4000 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Quadro M4000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

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 16.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX Vega M GH is the newer 2018 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

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

Yes. Radeon RX Vega M GH is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture 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 2.0% higher G3D Mark and 16.0% 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 Vega M GH Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	105 FPS	82 FPS
medium	88 FPS	70 FPS
high	72 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	72 FPS
medium	73 FPS	63 FPS
high	54 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	26 FPS
medium	32 FPS	24 FPS
high	20 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	161 FPS	201 FPS
medium	137 FPS	168 FPS
high	111 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	148 FPS
medium	88 FPS	124 FPS
high	70 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	78 FPS
medium	42 FPS	66 FPS
high	38 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	301 FPS	295 FPS
medium	240 FPS	236 FPS
high	200 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	180 FPS	177 FPS
high	150 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	150 FPS	147 FPS
medium	120 FPS	118 FPS
high	100 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	73 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	211 FPS	148 FPS
medium	182 FPS	122 FPS
high	148 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	109 FPS
medium	143 FPS	90 FPS
high	113 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	63 FPS
medium	73 FPS	50 FPS
high	58 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	29 FPS

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Technical Specifications

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

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 Vega M GH

The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 and the Radeon RX Vega M GH reaches 6,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M4000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M4000) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Boost clocks: 1013 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
G3D Mark Score	6,679+2%	6,548
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1,280	1536+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	3.656 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1013 MHz	1190 MHz+17%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	80	96+20%
L1 Cache	480 KB+25%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Vega M GH has 0 MB. The Quadro M4000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) vs 204.8 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — a 3% advantage for the Quadro M4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M4000) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the Quadro M4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s+3%	204.8 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	1024-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000) vs 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
Encoder	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 100W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M4000) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 241mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Quadro M4000	Radeon RX Vega M GH
TDP	100W	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	241mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	82°C	—
Perf/Watt	66.8+2%	65.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M4000 launched at $791 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega M GH costs 100+% less ($791 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.4 (Quadro M4000) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the Radeon RX Vega M GH offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).