GRID K160Q vs Quadro K4000M

When comparing GRID K160Q and Quadro K4000M, 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 K160Q and Quadro K4000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K4000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K4000M 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 K4000M here:

Main Specs

  GRID K160Q Quadro K4000M
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K160Q has 30% more power consumption, than Quadro K4000M.
  • GRID K160Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K4000M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro K4000M has 3 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • GRID K160Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro K4000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GRID K160Q and Quadro K4000M are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K160Q is 250 MHz higher, than Quadro K4000M.
  • GRID K160Q and Quadro K4000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K4000M is 1018 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 10−11
ultra / 1080p 0−1 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 9−10 21−24
medium / 1080p 1−2 12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 240% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K160Q Quadro K4000M
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK107 N14E-Q3
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 28 June 2013 1 June 2012
Pipelines 192 960
Core clock speed 850 MHz 600 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60 48.08
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops 1,154 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz 2800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s 89.6 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 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 37 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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