GeForce 830M vs Quadro 4000M

When comparing GeForce 830M 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 830M and Quadro 4000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 830M and Quadro 4000M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce 830M 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 830M or Quadro 4000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 830M Quadro 4000M
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro 4000M has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 830M.
  • GeForce 830M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro 4000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce 830M and Quadro 4000M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce 830M is used in Laptops, and Quadro 4000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce 830M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro 4000M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 830M is 554 MHz higher, than Quadro 4000M.
  • GeForce 830M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 4000M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 830M is 600 MHz higher, than Quadro 4000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 3−4
ultra / 1080p 0−1 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 14−16
medium / 1080p 3−4 5−6
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 4000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce 830M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 830M Quadro 4000M
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name N15? Fermi
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 12 March 2014 22 February 2011
Pipelines 256 336
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 475 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 18.40 26.60
Floating-point performance 588.8 gflops 638.4 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + 2.1
Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 67 Mh/s 82 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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