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  • Avg. price: ~£160
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120 W

NVIDIA Quadro M4000 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.3

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%

4.0

Technical Score

10.0%

7.0

User score

Poor
4.0

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%

2.4

Performance

24.0%

4.0

Memory

12.0%

5.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

7.4

Connectivity & Media

Poor
7.0

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%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

5.1

Popularity

User score:
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  • 6.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

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    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The NVIDIA Quadro M4000 is a professional-grade workstation graphics card built on the 28nm Maxwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 1664 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit interface providing 192 GB/s bandwidth. It is designed for demanding visualization workloads like CAD and 3D rendering, offering a single-slot form factor with a 120W TDP and support for up to four 4K displays via DisplayPort 1.2. Key advantages include its generous 8GB frame buffer for large datasets, ISV certifications for professional stability, and a slim design that fits into space-constrained systems. However, its main drawbacks are its aging architecture with a relatively low base clock of 773 MHz, lack of native HDMI ports, and significantly lower performance in modern gaming compared to consumer GeForce equivalents like the GTX 970 or 1060.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA Quadro M4000

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%

2.4

Performance

24.0%

4.0

Memory

12.0%

5.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

7.4

Connectivity & Media

4.0
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a technical score of 3.96 points, which is lower than that of 90.1% 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%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

5.1

Popularity

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7.0
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a user score of 6.96 points, which is lower than that of 92.2% 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.
5.1
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a popularity of 5.1 points, which is higher than 62% 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%

4.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

5.9
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 83.9% 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

2095 points
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 scores 2095 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 94% of graphics cards.
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

8 GB
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% 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 M4000 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 M4000 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

192 GB/s
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 reaches 192 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 88.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% 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

3.0
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% 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 M4000 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

1.4
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
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 M4000 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

4
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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

4096x2160
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 56.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% 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

4
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 offers 4 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 98.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% 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 M4000 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

120 W
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% 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

120 W
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 draws 120 W under peak load, which is lower than 84.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% 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

300 W
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% 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

120 W
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a board power limit of 120 W, which is lower than that of 85.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% 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

120 W
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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

241.3 mm
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 is 241.3 mm long, which is shorter than 74.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% 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

111.2 mm
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 is 111.2 mm tall, which is shorter than 87.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.5% 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 M4000 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

475 g
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 weighs 475 g, which is lighter than 93.7% of graphics cards.
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NVIDIA Quadro M4000 vs the average graphics card

  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 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 M4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.300 W vs 650 W
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 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 M4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.120 W vs 215 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 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 M4000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 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

    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.4 vs 3
  • 15.8 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 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 M4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111.2 mm vs 127 mm
  • 44.07 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241.3 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 M4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241.3 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.241.3 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 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 M4000 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
  • 45.5% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    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

    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.120 W vs 220 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports virtual GPU
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • More NVENC sessions
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (Unlimited vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 45.5% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 15.8 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 44.07 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 is shorter than the average graphics card (241.3 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 52.4% lighter card weight
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 is lighter than the average graphics card (475 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.

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  • 27 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (13 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 59.7% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (773 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 78.7% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (80.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 70.1% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (49.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 80 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (104 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 88.7% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 81.5% lower gaming score
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2,095 points vs 11,337 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 11,337 points.
  • 82.7% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2,688 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,664 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 57.1% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 14.2% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,502 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 8 older
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,015 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No AI upscalers
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.8% larger GPU die
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (398 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 76.3% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • No VRR support
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • No HDMI output
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C higher load temperature
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (82 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 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 M4000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 27 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (13 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 M4000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (13 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.13 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 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 M4000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 59.7% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (773 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 M4000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (773 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.773 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 78.7% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (80.4 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 M4000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (80.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.80.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.6008 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 70.1% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (49.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (49.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.49.47 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 57.1% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro M4000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192 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 M4000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA Quadro M4000?

  • High VRAM capacity (8GB GDDR5) makes it effective for large data sets, professional rendering, and video editing.
  • Single-slot form factor allows for better flexibility and space-saving in compact workstations.
  • Supports up to four 4K displays natively via DisplayPort 1.2, which is ideal for multi-monitor professional setups.
  • Stability and reliability in professional applications like CAD, 3D animation, and scientific research.
  • Power-efficient Maxwell architecture with a relatively low 120W TDP compared to higher-end workstation cards.
  • Excellent budget-friendly alternative for high VRAM needs on the used market compared to modern workstation GPUs.

What customers dislike about NVIDIA Quadro M4000?

  • Poor gaming performance-to-price ratio; often outperformed by cheaper consumer-grade GeForce cards like the GTX 1060.
  • Locked low GPU clock speed (772 MHz) limits its effectiveness for high-frame-rate gaming or modern AAA titles.
  • Requires a 6-pin power connector, which may necessitate power supply upgrades or adapters for some standard office PCs.
  • Certain creative software like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects may not fully leverage the card's potential performance.
  • Older Maxwell architecture (released in 2015) lacks modern features like real-time Ray Tracing found in RTX series cards.
  • Reports of inconsistent packaging and missing accessories (like DP to DVI adapters) when purchased from some third-party sellers.

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engineering.com
08/02/2016
Quadro M4000—CAD Applications Can't Handle This Much Power - Engineering.com

The Engineering.com review concludes that the NVIDIA Quadro M4000 provides excessive power for standard CAD applications, which cannot fully utilize the hardware, leaving the card idling while the CPU bottlenecks performance. Despite this, the single-slot card offers substantial 8GB GDDR5 memory, 1664 CUDA cores, and 4K support, making it effective for specialized, GPU-intensive...Read more

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professional-workstation.com
26/11/2015
Digging into the Quadro M4000 - Professional Workstation

The ⁠Professional Workstation review highlights the NVIDIA Quadro M4000 as a highly capable, Maxwell-based professional GPU built for demanding, high-end applications like realtime visualization, VR headsets, and simulation. Tested on a Skylake workstation with an Intel Xeon E3-1275 v5 processor, its core advantages (pros) include a significant memory upgrade to 8GB of GDDR5 with a...Read more

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kitguru.net
30/12/2015
NVIDIA Quadro M4000 Review - KitGuru

The KitGuru review of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000 highlights this workstation graphics card as a major leap forward from its Kepler-based predecessor, the K4200, securing an impressive 9.0 out of 10 rating. Built on the second-generation Maxwell architecture, the mainstream flagship professional card retails at an inclusive price of £777. The primary hardware enhancements focus on a...Read more

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