GRID M10 8Q vs Quadro 4000M

When comparing GRID M10 8Q 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 GRID M10 8Q and Quadro 4000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro 4000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro 4000M is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 Quadro 4000M here:

Main Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro 4000M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M10 8Q has 125% more power consumption, than Quadro 4000M.
  • GRID M10 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 4000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than Quadro 4000M.
  • GRID M10 8Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro 4000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GRID M10 8Q is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro 4000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 558 MHz higher, than Quadro 4000M.
  • GRID M10 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 4000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 4000 MHz higher, than Quadro 4000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 3−4
ultra / 1080p 8−9 1−2
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 14−16
medium / 1080p 16−18 5−6
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than Quadro 4000M.

Full Specs

  GRID M10 8Q Quadro 4000M
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name GM107 Fermi
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 18 May 2016 22 February 2011
Pipelines 640 336
Core clock speed 1033 MHz 475 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 52.24 26.60
Floating-point performance 1,672 gflops 638.4 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 5.0 2.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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