Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Quadro K1000M vs P4000
Aggregated performance score
Quadro P4000
2017
8GB GDDR5
30.11
+1391%
K1000M
2012
2048 MB DDR3
2.02
P4000 outperforms K1000M by 1391% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
General info
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in performance ranking | 172 | 838 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Value for money | 25.22 | 0.15 |
| Architecture | Pascal (2016−2021) | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| GPU code name | GP104 | N14P-Q1 |
| Market segment | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 6 February 2017 (7 years old) | 1 June 2012 (11 years old) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $815 | $119.90 |
| Current price | $485 (0.6x MSRP) | $232 (1.9x MSRP) |
Value for money
Quadro P4000 has 16713% better value for money than K1000M.
Technical specs
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1792 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 1202 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1480 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | 7,200 million | 1,270 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 45 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 165.8 | 13.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 5,304 gflops | 326.4 gflops |
Size and compatibility
Information on Quadro P4000 and Quadro K1000M compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop video cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility). For notebook video cards it's notebook size, connection slot and bus, if the video card is inserted into a slot instead of being soldered to the notebook motherboard.
| Laptop size | no data | medium sized |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Length | 241 mm | no data |
| Width | 1-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | no data |
Memory
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 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7604 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 28.8 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Video outputs and ports
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 | 4x DisplayPort | No outputs |
| Display Port | 1.4 | no data |
Technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| Optimus | + | + |
| 3D Stereo | + | no data |
| Mosaic | + | no data |
| nView Display Management | + | no data |
| Optimus | + | no data |
API support
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | + | + |
| CUDA | 6.1 | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance 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.
P4000 outperforms K1000M by 1391% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. 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.
Benchmark coverage: 25%
P4000 outperforms K1000M by 1390% in Passmark.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 9%
P4000 outperforms K1000M by 2177% in GeekBench 5 OpenCL.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 5%
P4000 outperforms K1000M by 2647% in GeekBench 5 Vulkan.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 4%
P4000 outperforms K1000M by 2791% in GeekBench 5 CUDA.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 4%
P4000 outperforms K1000M by 1940% in Octane Render OctaneBench.
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:
| 900p | 130−140
+1344%
| 9
−1344%
|
| Full HD | 68
+278%
| 18
−278%
|
Performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
+920%
|
5−6
−920%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 55−60
+2750%
|
2−3
−2750%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 50−55
+1667%
|
3−4
−1667%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 90−95
+3033%
|
3−4
−3033%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 80−85
+636%
|
10−12
−636%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
+920%
|
5−6
−920%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80
+3800%
|
2−3
−3800%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 75−80
+7600%
|
1−2
−7600%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 95−100
+2325%
|
4−5
−2325%
|
| Hitman 3 | 90−95
+3000%
|
3−4
−3000%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 65−70
+2067%
|
3−4
−2067%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 45−50
+880%
|
5−6
−880%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 65−70
+763%
|
8−9
−763%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 55−60
+1800%
|
3−4
−1800%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 55−60
+2750%
|
2−3
−2750%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 50−55
+1667%
|
3−4
−1667%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 90−95
+3033%
|
3−4
−3033%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 80−85
+636%
|
10−12
−636%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
+920%
|
5−6
−920%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80
+3800%
|
2−3
−3800%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 75−80
+7600%
|
1−2
−7600%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 95−100
+2325%
|
4−5
−2325%
|
| Hitman 3 | 90−95
+3000%
|
3−4
−3000%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 65−70
+2067%
|
3−4
−2067%
|
| Metro Exodus | 50−55
+1633%
|
3−4
−1633%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 45−50
+880%
|
5−6
−880%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 65−70
+763%
|
8−9
−763%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 77
+1440%
|
5−6
−1440%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 55−60
+1800%
|
3−4
−1800%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 55−60
+2750%
|
2−3
−2750%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 50−55
+1667%
|
3−4
−1667%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 90−95
+3033%
|
3−4
−3033%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
+920%
|
5−6
−920%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75−80
+3800%
|
2−3
−3800%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 75−80
+7600%
|
1−2
−7600%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 95−100
+2325%
|
4−5
−2325%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 41
+720%
|
5−6
−720%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 55−60
+1800%
|
3−4
−1800%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 45−50
+1100%
|
4−5
−1100%
|
| Hitman 3 | 50−55
+940%
|
5−6
−940%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 40−45
+356%
|
9−10
−356%
|
| Metro Exodus | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 21−24
+2200%
|
1−2
−2200%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 40−45
+600%
|
6−7
−600%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 30−35
+1550%
|
2−3
−1550%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 30−35
+1450%
|
2−3
−1450%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 65−70
+1550%
|
4−5
−1550%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24
+2000%
|
1−2
−2000%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 50−55
+1667%
|
3−4
−1667%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 55−60
+1833%
|
3−4
−1833%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 60−65
+1475%
|
4−5
−1475%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 35−40
+1850%
|
2−3
−1850%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 24−27
+2400%
|
1−2
−2400%
|
4K
High Preset
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 24−27
+1150%
|
2−3
−1150%
|
| Hitman 3 | 27−30
+1350%
|
2−3
−1350%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
+200%
|
7−8
−200%
|
| Metro Exodus | 20−22
+1900%
|
1−2
−1900%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 16−18
+1500%
|
1−2
−1500%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 21−24
+2100%
|
1−2
−2100%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−35
+1600%
|
2−3
−1600%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 20−22
+1900%
|
1−2
−1900%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| Battlefield 5 | 35−40
+1700%
|
2−3
−1700%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 27−30
+800%
|
3−4
−800%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 30−33
+500%
|
5−6
−500%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
+2000%
|
2−3
−2000%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 14−16 | 0−1 |
This is how Quadro P4000 and K1000M compete in popular games:
900p resolution:
- Quadro P4000 is 1344% faster than K1000M
1080p resolution:
- Quadro P4000 is 278% faster than K1000M
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Far Cry New Dawn, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the Quadro P4000 is 7600% faster than the K1000M.
All in all, in popular games:
- Without exception, Quadro P4000 surpassed K1000M in all 47 of our tests.
Advantages and disadvantages
| Performance score | 30.11 | 2.02 |
| Recency | 6 February 2017 | 1 June 2012 |
| Cost | $815 | $119.9 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Chip lithography | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 45 Watt |
The Quadro P4000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro K1000M in performance tests.
Be aware that Quadro P4000 is a workstation card while Quadro K1000M is a mobile 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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