Quadro M4000M vs Tesla C2050

When comparing Quadro M4000M and Tesla C2050, 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 M4000M and Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  Quadro M4000M Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI
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  • Tesla C2050 has 138% more power consumption, than Quadro M4000M.
  • Quadro M4000M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro M4000M has 1 GB more memory, than Tesla C2050.
  • Quadro M4000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Tesla C2050 - in Desktops.
  • Quadro M4000M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Tesla C2050 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M4000M is 401 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
  • Quadro M4000M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla C2050 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M4000M is 2012 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 18−20
ultra / 1080p 21−24 10−11
QHD / 1440p 16−18 4−5
4K / 2160p 10−11 4−5
low / 720p 60−65 35−40
medium / 1080p 40−45 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M4000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Tesla C2050.

Full Specs

  Quadro M4000M Tesla C2050
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name GM204 GF100
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 2 October 2015 25 July 2011
Pipelines 1,280 448
Core clock speed 975 MHz 574 MHz
Boost Clock 1013 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 78.00 32.14
Floating-point performance 2,496 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 144.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.0 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 5.2 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 251 Mh/s 90 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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