Quadro K4000M vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing Quadro K4000M and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 K4000M and Radeon R7 M270DX 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

  Quadro K4000M Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) IGP
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro K4000M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
  • Quadro K4000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
  • Quadro K4000M is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 300 MHz higher, than Quadro K4000M.
  • Quadro K4000M and Radeon R7 M270DX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 2−3
ultra / 1080p 6−7 0−1
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 12−14
medium / 1080p 12−14 3−4
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

  Quadro K4000M Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture Kepler GCN 3.0
Code name N14E-Q3 Topaz
Type Mobile workstation Desktop
Release date 1 June 2012 11 June 2014
Pipelines 960 384
Core clock speed 600 MHz 900 MHz
Boost Clock 940 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 48.08 22.56
Floating-point performance 1,154 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 37 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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