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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M4000

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro M4000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro M4000 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M4000 scores 6,679 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1,280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.496 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1013 MHz from a base of 975 MHz.

Specification	Quadro M4000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	6,679
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM204
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1,280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1013 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	975 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.496 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	78.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	5,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#392

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M4000 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 211 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Quadro M4000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	211 GB/s
L1 Cache	480 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Quadro M4000
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (12_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Quadro Sync

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 4x DisplayPort — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell), decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4.

Specification	Quadro M4000
DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors	4x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	1st Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M4000 draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 475g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 82°C under load.

Specification	Quadro M4000
TDPPower consumption under load	100 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	241mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Weight	475g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	82°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $350 (MSRP: $791), the Quadro M4000 delivers 19 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #392 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Quadro M4000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$791
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$350
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#392
Release Date	August 18 2015
Release Year	2015