GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Quadro K4000

When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro K4000, 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 GTX 860M SLI and Quadro K4000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 GeForce GTX 860M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI Quadro K4000
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 80 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 50% more power consumption, than Quadro K4000.
  • Quadro K4000 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro K4000 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro K4000 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 219 MHz higher, than Quadro K4000.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro K4000 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K4000 is 616 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 14−16
ultra / 1080p 14−16 8−9
QHD / 1440p 8−9 3−4
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 27−30
medium / 1080p 27−30 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 64% more, than Quadro K4000.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI Quadro K4000
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GK106
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2014 1 March 2013
Pipelines 1280 768
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 810 MHz
Transistor count 2x 1870 Million 2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 51.84
Floating-point performance 1,244 gflops
Length 241 mm
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5616 MHz
Memory bandwidth 134.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.21 kh/s
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 61 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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