NVIDIA Quadro M4000M vs NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile
The RTX A3000 Mobile has 153% better performance than the Quadro M4000M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro M4000M and the RTX A3000 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2015. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The M4000M has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 160.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The M4000M includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 975 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,013 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The M4000M has the 177th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.80% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile GPU
The NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX A3000 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,375 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 264 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX A3000 Mobile includes 4,096 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 600 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,230 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 128 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 32 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 70 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX A3000 Mobile has the 91st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 24.81% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2015 | Q2 2021 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Cyberpunk 2077 (1.6) | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 77 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 66 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 53 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 43 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 27 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6600M | 39 | +44% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | 37 | +37% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 36 | +33% |
| Radeon RX 6700S | 31.2 | +16% |
| Arc A730M | 30.9 | +14% |
| RTX A3000 Mobile | 27 | |
| RTX A2000 Mobile | 25 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 25 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile | 22 | -19% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The RTX A3000 Mobile has 153% better performance than the Quadro M4000M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro M4000M is ranked 177th with a score of 10,259, and the RTX A3000 Mobile is ranked 91st with a score of 25,990.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro M4000M and the RTX A3000 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 26,465 | +158% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 26,005 | +153% |
| RTX A3000 Mobile | 25,990 | +153% |
| Quadro RTX 4000 Mobile | 25,370.5 | +147% |
| Quadro P5200 | 25,100 | +145% |
| T600 Mobile | 10,498 | +2% |
| Radeon 680M | 10,399 | +1% |
| Quadro M4000M | 10,259 | |
| GeForce MX550 | 10,005 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 9,877.5 | -4% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 7,320 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 7,703 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 49,204 (+64.04%) | 29,996 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 7,723 | 19,710 (+155.21%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 9,295.5 | 23,888 (+156.98%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 93.2 | 290 (+211.16%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 6,184 | 12,550 (+102.94%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 400 | 503 (+25.75%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | GA104 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 17,400 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160.4 Gb/s | 264 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz | 1,375 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 70 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 4,096 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 32 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 128 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 975 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,013 MHz | 1,230 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 64.83 GPixel/s | 78.72 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 81.04 GTexel/s | 157.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.59 TFLOPS | 10.08 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 81.04 GFLOPS | 157.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Quadro M4000M | RTX A3000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.