Quadro K4000 vs GeForce GTX 970
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 970 with Quadro K4000, including specs and performance data.
GTX 970 outperforms K4000 by a whopping 254% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 225 | 559 |
| Place by popularity | 60 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 13.39 | 0.61 |
| Power efficiency | 11.69 | 6.11 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| GPU code name | GM204 | GK106 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 19 September 2014 (10 years ago) | 1 March 2013 (11 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $329 | $1,269 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
GTX 970 has 2095% better value for money than Quadro K4000.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1664 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 1050 MHz | 810 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1178 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | 5,200 million | 2,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 148 Watt | 80 Watt |
| Maximum GPU temperature | 98 °C | no data |
| Texture fill rate | 122.5 | 51.84 |
| Floating-point processing power | 3.92 TFLOPS | 1.244 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 56 | 24 |
| TMUs | 104 | 64 |
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).
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Length | 267 mm | 241 mm |
| Height | 4.376" (11.1 cm) | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | 1-slot |
| Recommended system power (PSU) | 500 Watt | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| SLI options | + | - |
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 type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7.0 GB/s | 1404 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 134.8 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | Dual Link DVI-I, HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.2 | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort |
| Multi monitor support | 4 displays | no data |
| HDMI | + | - |
| HDCP | + | - |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | no data |
| G-SYNC support | + | - |
| Audio input for HDMI | Internal | no data |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| GameStream | + | - |
| GeForce ShadowPlay | + | - |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | no data |
| GameWorks | + | - |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | + |
| CUDA | + | 3.0 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
GeekBench 5 OpenCL
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group.
GeekBench 5 Vulkan
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses Vulkan API by AMD & Khronos Group.
GeekBench 5 CUDA
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses CUDA API by NVIDIA.
Octane Render OctaneBench
This is a special benchmark measuring graphics card performance in OctaneRender, which is a realistic GPU rendering engine by OTOY Inc., available either as a standalone program, or as a plugin for 3DS Max, Cinema 4D and many other apps. It renders four different static scenes, then compares render times with a reference GPU which is currently GeForce GTX 980. This benchmark has nothing to do with gaming and is aimed at professional 3D graphics artists.
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 HD | 80
+281%
| 21−24
−281%
|
| 1440p | 52
+271%
| 14−16
−271%
|
| 4K | 40
+300%
| 10−12
−300%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 4.11
+1369%
| 60.43
−1369%
|
| 1440p | 6.33
+1333%
| 90.64
−1333%
|
| 4K | 8.23
+1443%
| 126.90
−1443%
|
- GTX 970 has 1369% lower cost per frame in 1080p
- GTX 970 has 1333% lower cost per frame in 1440p
- GTX 970 has 1443% lower cost per frame in 4K
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50
+283%
|
12−14
−283%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
+264%
|
14−16
−264%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 75−80
+267%
|
21−24
−267%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50
+283%
|
12−14
−283%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
+264%
|
14−16
−264%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+267%
|
30−33
−267%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 65−70
+267%
|
18−20
−267%
|
| Metro Exodus | 65−70
+267%
|
18−20
−267%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 55−60
+293%
|
14−16
−293%
|
| Valorant | 100−105
+270%
|
27−30
−270%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 75−80
+267%
|
21−24
−267%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50
+283%
|
12−14
−283%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
+264%
|
14−16
−264%
|
| Dota 2 | 47
+292%
|
12−14
−292%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80
+262%
|
21−24
−262%
|
| Fortnite | 120−130
+257%
|
35−40
−257%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+267%
|
30−33
−267%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 65−70
+267%
|
18−20
−267%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 71
+294%
|
18−20
−294%
|
| Metro Exodus | 16
+300%
|
4−5
−300%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 63
+294%
|
16−18
−294%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 55−60
+293%
|
14−16
−293%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 70
+289%
|
18−20
−289%
|
| Valorant | 100−105
+270%
|
27−30
−270%
|
| World of Tanks | 250−260
+269%
|
70−75
−269%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 60
+275%
|
16−18
−275%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50
+283%
|
12−14
−283%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
+264%
|
14−16
−264%
|
| Dota 2 | 85−90
+258%
|
24−27
−258%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80
+262%
|
21−24
−262%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120
+267%
|
30−33
−267%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 65−70
+267%
|
18−20
−267%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 47
+292%
|
12−14
−292%
|
| Valorant | 100−105
+270%
|
27−30
−270%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 24−27
+257%
|
7−8
−257%
|
| Dota 2 | 40−45
+320%
|
10−11
−320%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 40−45
+320%
|
10−11
−320%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+289%
|
45−50
−289%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 21−24
+283%
|
6−7
−283%
|
| World of Tanks | 160−170
+269%
|
45−50
−269%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 50−55
+257%
|
14−16
−257%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24
+320%
|
5−6
−320%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 70−75
+306%
|
18−20
−306%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 65−70
+272%
|
18−20
−272%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 40−45
+300%
|
10−11
−300%
|
| Metro Exodus | 55−60
+256%
|
16−18
−256%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 35−40
+270%
|
10−11
−270%
|
| Valorant | 65−70
+278%
|
18−20
−278%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 10−12
+267%
|
3−4
−267%
|
| Dota 2 | 46
+283%
|
12−14
−283%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 46
+283%
|
12−14
−283%
|
| Metro Exodus | 13
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 61
+281%
|
16−18
−281%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 16−18
+300%
|
4−5
−300%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 46
+283%
|
12−14
−283%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 24−27
+271%
|
7−8
−271%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 10−12
+267%
|
3−4
−267%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+300%
|
2−3
−300%
|
| Dota 2 | 40−45
+267%
|
12−14
−267%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 30−35
+267%
|
9−10
−267%
|
| Fortnite | 25
+257%
|
7−8
−257%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
+290%
|
10−11
−290%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 21−24
+320%
|
5−6
−320%
|
| Valorant | 30−35
+267%
|
9−10
−267%
|
This is how GTX 970 and Quadro K4000 compete in popular games:
- GTX 970 is 281% faster in 1080p
- GTX 970 is 271% faster in 1440p
- GTX 970 is 300% faster in 4K
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 24.20 | 6.84 |
| Recency | 19 September 2014 | 1 March 2013 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 148 Watt | 80 Watt |
GTX 970 has a 253.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 33.3% higher maximum VRAM amount.
Quadro K4000, on the other hand, has 85% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GTX 970 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro K4000 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTX 970 is a desktop card while Quadro K4000 is a workstation one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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