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  • Avg. price: ~£880
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 142 W

NVIDIA Quadro 4000 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.4

Technical Score

10.0%

7.9

User score

Poor
3.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

3.4

Memory

12.0%

5.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.2

Design

4.0%

5.1

Connectivity & Media

Poor
7.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

6.9

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
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  • 6.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia Quadro 4000 is a professional-grade graphics card built on the 40nm Fermi architecture, featuring 256 CUDA cores and 2GB of GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit interface and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Designed for precision in CAD and DCC workflows, its main pros include hardware-accelerated tessellation, support for stereoscopic 3D, and a single-slot design that fits easily into standard workstations while drawing a maximum of 142W. However, its primary cons are its aging performance compared to modern standards, lack of ECC memory for error correction, and a tendency to run hot under heavy professional loads.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA Quadro 4000

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

3.4

Memory

12.0%

5.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.2

Design

4.0%

5.1

Connectivity & Media

3.4
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a technical score of 3.4 points, which is lower than that of 94.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

6.9

Popularity

User score:
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7.9
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a user score of 7.9 points, which is lower than that of 77.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
6.9
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a popularity of 6.9 points, which is higher than 68.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.8

Overall score

40.0%

5.9

Price

4.5
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.5 points, which is lower than 98.2% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

N/A
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

2 GB
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

89.6 GB/s
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 reaches 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 96.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

2.0
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports PCIe 2.0, which is older than on 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

2
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

2560x1600
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports a maximum digital resolution of 2560x1600, which is lower than that of 59.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

142 W
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a TDP of 142 W, which is lower than that of 78.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

142 W
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 draws 142 W under peak load, which is lower than 78.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

450 W
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

142 W
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a board power limit of 142 W, which is lower than that of 79.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

241 mm
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 is 241 mm long, which is shorter than 75% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

1 slot/s
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA Quadro 4000 vs the average graphics card

  • 16x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.512 MB vs 32 MB
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.450 W vs 650 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 34% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (142 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (142 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.142 W vs 215 W
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 44.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.241 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:2 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:2 vs 1:64).1:2 vs 1:64
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:2 vs 1:64).
  • 16x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 34% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (142 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 35.5% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (142 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 44.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 32 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 75.3% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (475 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 96% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (15.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 95.4% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (7.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 97.9% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.5 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 4,096 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (256 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 47.8% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 80% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (89.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 85.2% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,808 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 59.9% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (702 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4.0).
  • No FSR support
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not support FSR, the average graphics card does.
  • 13 older
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,010 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5.1 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 100% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (3 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 73.9% larger GPU die
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (529 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.3a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 2.3).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (2560x1600 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 12 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 8x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.40 nm vs 5 nm
  • 32 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 75.3% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (475 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (475 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.475 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184
  • 96% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (15.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (15.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.15.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 80% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (89.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro 4000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (89.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.89.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about NVIDIA Quadro 4000?

  • Solid performance in professional workloads like CAD, 3D modelling (Revit), and video rendering
  • Excellent for 3D Vision and stereoscopic viewing experiences
  • Capable of handling complex assemblies with millions of triangles (Fermi architecture)
  • Generally runs cool for a professional card, often staying under 36°C in standard workflows
  • Supports multiple display outputs (DVI and DisplayPort) for expanded workspaces
  • Certified stable drivers specifically optimized for enterprise software applications

What customers dislike about NVIDIA Quadro 4000?

  • Significantly underperforms in modern gaming compared to dedicated consumer GPUs
  • Considered extremely outdated by current hardware standards (originally released around 2010)
  • Relatively high power consumption (TDP) for its performance level, requiring a 6-pin PCIe connector
  • Lacks advanced modern features like ray tracing or AI-upscaling found in newer 'RTX' models
  • Can become loud and hot under heavy rendering loads due to its older cooling design
  • Limited 2GB GDDR5 VRAM is restrictive for high-resolution or modern heavy data sets

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NVIDIA Quadro 4000 Graphics Card and 3D Vision Reviewed

The NVIDIA Quadro 4000 graphics card delivers blisteringly fast performance and highly satisfying 3D video capabilities, making it an excellent time-saving asset for real-time video editing workflows. Specifically optimized to work in concert with Adobe CS5’s Mercury Playback Engine, this 2 GB GDDR5 card allows editors to play back complex timelines stacked with multiple video...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
29/09/2011
Nvidia Quadro 4000 - Review 2011 - PCMag Australia

The Nvidia Quadro 4000 is a lower-high-end workstation graphics card built on the Fermi architecture, positioning itself cleanly between the Quadro 2000 and Quadro 5000. It features 256 CUDA parallel processing cores, 2GB of GDDR5 RAM, and a 256-bit memory interface that yields 89.6GBps of bandwidth. In benchmark tests, the card shows strong performance across professional...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
02/05/2012
Nvidia Quadro 4000 - Review 2012 - PCMag UK

The Nvidia Quadro 4000 is an excellent mid-range workstation graphics card based on the Fermi architecture, designed for professional applications on both PC and Mac systems. It features 256 CUDA parallel processing cores and 2GB of GDDR5 RAM, enabling it to deliver strong rendering and GPGPU performance that bridges the gap between lower and higher-end Quadro models. A key strength...Read more

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terrywhite.com
29/12/2010
Review: Nvidia Quadro 4000 for the Mac Pro

The Nvidia Quadro 4000 for Mac is a single-slot graphics card designed to replace stock ATI video cards, specifically optimized for professionals utilizing software like Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. A major highlight of the card is its native support for Nvidia's CUDA chips and the Mercury Playback Engine, which enables real-time playback of multiple unrendered layers of 1920x1080 HD...Read more

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hardware.fr
27/07/2010
Nvidia dévoile les Quadro Fermi.

The Hardware.fr review details Nvidia's launch of its high-end Fermi-based Quadro lineup, consisting of the Quadro 4000, 5000, and 6000, while dropping the historic "FX" suffix from the brand. Based on the GF100 GPU architecture (shared with consumer GeForce GTX 400 cards), these professional variants operate at lower clock speeds but feature un-throttled professional hardware...Read more

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tomshw.it
09/07/2013
AMD FirePro contro Nvidia Quadro, schede video professionali alla prova

This Tom's Hardware review evaluates whether professional AMD FireProGo to product viewer dialog for this item. and Nvidia Quadro workstation graphics cards can double as gaming hardware, noting they share underlying silicon with consumer cards but use specialized, stability-focused drivers. While offering immense stability for CAD applications, these cards often deliver...Read more

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