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    Quadro CX vs Quadro M4000M

    When comparing Quadro CX and Quadro M4000M, 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 Quadro CX and Quadro M4000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Quadro M4000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Quadro M4000M 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 M4000M here:

    Quadro M4000M Laptops

    Main Specs

      Quadro CX Quadro M4000M
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 100 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video No outputs
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    • Quadro CX has 50% more power consumption, than Quadro M4000M.
    • Quadro CX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M4000M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • Quadro CX has 1532 GB more memory, than Quadro M4000M.
    • Quadro CX is used in Desktops, and Quadro M4000M - in Mobile workstations.
    • Quadro CX is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M4000M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of Quadro M4000M is 373 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
    • Quadro CX is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro M4000M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro M4000M is 3412 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 1−2 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 10−12 60−65
    medium / 1080p 2−3 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Quadro M4000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 840% more, than Quadro CX.

    Full Specs

      Quadro CX Quadro M4000M
    Architecture Tesla 2.0 Maxwell
    Code name GT200B GM204
    Type Workstation Mobile workstation
    Release date 11 November 2008 2 October 2015
    Pipelines 192 1,280
    Core clock speed 602 MHz 975 MHz
    Boost Clock 1013 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 38.53 78.00
    Floating-point performance 462.3 gflops 2,496 gflops
    Length 267 mm
    Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1600 MHz 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12
    Shader Model 4.0 5.0
    OpenGL 3.3 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA 1.3 5.2
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 251 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Display Port 1.2
    3D Vision Pro +
    Mosaic +
    nView Display Management +
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