GeForce GTS 160M vs Quadro 4000M

When comparing GeForce GTS 160M and Quadro 4000M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTS 160M and Quadro 4000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTS 160M and Quadro 4000M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GTS 160M and Quadro 4000M are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTS 160M or Quadro 4000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M Quadro 4000M
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro 4000M has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro 4000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro 4000M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and Quadro 4000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and Quadro 4000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 1025 MHz higher, than Quadro 4000M.
  • GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro 4000M - by 40 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 3−4
ultra / 1080p 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 14−16
medium / 1080p 0−1 5−6
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 4000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTS 160M Quadro 4000M
Architecture G9x Fermi
Code name N10E-GS1 Fermi
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 22 February 2011
Pipelines 64 336
Core clock speed 1500 MHz 475 MHz
Transistor count 505 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 19 billion/sec 26.60
Floating-point performance 192 gflops 638.4 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 51 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.0 5.1
OpenGL 2.1 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + 2.1
CUDA cores 64
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s
Laptop size large large
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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