GRID M40 vs Quadro K4100M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro K4100M with GRID M40, including specs and performance data.

K4100M
2013, $1,499
4 GB GDDR5, 100 Watt
6.65
+67.5%

K4100M outperforms M40 by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking619756
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.22no data
Power efficiency5.146.14
ArchitectureKepler (2012−2018)Maxwell (2014−2017)
GPU code nameGK104GM107
Market segmentMobile workstationWorkstation
Release date23 July 2013 (13 years ago)18 May 2016 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,499 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores1152384
Core clock speed706 MHz1033 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1000 MHz
Number of transistors3,540 million1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology28 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt50 Watt
Texture fill rate67.7833.06
Floating-point processing power1.627 TFLOPS0.7933 TFLOPS
ROPs3216
TMUs9632
L1 Cache96 KB192 KB
L2 Cache512 KB2 MB

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x16
Widthno data2-slot

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount4 GB8 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed800 MHz1300 MHz
Memory bandwidth102.4 GB/s83.2 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs
Display Port1.2no data

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Optimus+-
3D Vision Pro+no data
Mosaic+no data
nView Display Management+no data
Optimus+no data

API and SDK support

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX1212 (11_0)
Shader Model5.15.1
OpenGL4.54.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan+1.1.126
CUDA+5.0

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD48
+77.8%
27−30
−77.8%
4K13
+85.7%
7−8
−85.7%

Cost per frame, $

1080p31.23no data
4K115.31no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low

Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+83.3%
18−20
−83.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 14−16
+75%
8−9
−75%
Palworld 16−18
+77.8%
9−10
−77.8%
Resident Evil 4 Remake 12−14
+71.4%
7−8
−71.4%

Full HD
Medium

Battlefield 5 27−30
+81.3%
16−18
−81.3%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+83.3%
18−20
−83.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 14−16
+75%
8−9
−75%
Far Cry 5 21−24
+75%
12−14
−75%
Fortnite 40−45
+70.8%
24−27
−70.8%
Forza Horizon 4 30−33
+87.5%
16−18
−87.5%
Palworld 16−18
+77.8%
9−10
−77.8%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 24−27
+78.6%
14−16
−78.6%
Valorant 70−75
+82.5%
40−45
−82.5%

Full HD
High

Battlefield 5 27−30
+81.3%
16−18
−81.3%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+83.3%
18−20
−83.3%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 100−110
+67.7%
65−70
−67.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 14−16
+75%
8−9
−75%
Dota 2 50−55
+76.7%
30−33
−76.7%
Far Cry 5 21−24
+75%
12−14
−75%
Fortnite 40−45
+70.8%
24−27
−70.8%
Forza Horizon 4 30−33
+87.5%
16−18
−87.5%
Grand Theft Auto V 24−27
+71.4%
14−16
−71.4%
Metro Exodus 12−14
+85.7%
7−8
−85.7%
Palworld 16−18
+77.8%
9−10
−77.8%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 24−27
+78.6%
14−16
−78.6%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 18−20
+80%
10−11
−80%
Valorant 70−75
+82.5%
40−45
−82.5%

Full HD
Ultra

Battlefield 5 27−30
+81.3%
16−18
−81.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 14−16
+75%
8−9
−75%
Dota 2 50−55
+76.7%
30−33
−76.7%
Far Cry 5 21−24
+75%
12−14
−75%
Forza Horizon 4 30−33
+87.5%
16−18
−87.5%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 24−27
+78.6%
14−16
−78.6%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 18−20
+80%
10−11
−80%
Valorant 70−75
+82.5%
40−45
−82.5%

Full HD
Epic

Fortnite 40−45
+70.8%
24−27
−70.8%
Palworld 16−18
+77.8%
9−10
−77.8%

1440p
High

Counter-Strike 2 12−14
+71.4%
7−8
−71.4%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 50−55
+70%
30−33
−70%
Grand Theft Auto V 7−8
+75%
4−5
−75%
Metro Exodus 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 40−45
+90.5%
21−24
−90.5%
Valorant 65−70
+72.5%
40−45
−72.5%

1440p
Ultra

Battlefield 5 12−14
+71.4%
7−8
−71.4%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+150%
2−3
−150%
Far Cry 5 12−14
+85.7%
7−8
−85.7%
Forza Horizon 4 16−18
+77.8%
9−10
−77.8%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 9−10
+80%
5−6
−80%

1440p
Epic

Fortnite 12−14
+85.7%
7−8
−85.7%
Palworld 9−10
+80%
5−6
−80%

4K
High

Counter-Strike 2 0−1 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 16−18
+70%
10−11
−70%
Metro Exodus 1−2 0−1
Palworld 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 5−6
+150%
2−3
−150%
Valorant 27−30
+81.3%
16−18
−81.3%

4K
Ultra

Battlefield 5 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Counter-Strike 2 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Dota 2 24−27
+71.4%
14−16
−71.4%
Far Cry 5 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Forza Horizon 4 10−11
+100%
5−6
−100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%

4K
Epic

Fortnite 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Palworld 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%

This is how K4100M and GRID M40 compete in popular games:

  • K4100M is 78% faster in 1080p
  • K4100M is 86% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.65 3.97
Recency 23 July 2013 18 May 2016
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 50 Watt

K4100M has a 68% higher aggregate performance score.

GRID M40, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Quadro K4100M is our recommended choice as it beats the GRID M40 in performance tests.

Be aware that Quadro K4100M is a mobile workstation graphics card while GRID M40 is a workstation one.

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