NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M vs NVIDIA Quadro M4000 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M records an average benchmark score of 6000, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000 scores 5467. The GTX 770M sits in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, while the Quadro M4000 sits in the 32nd percentile.

Q: How do the two cards compare in Geekbench OpenCL performance?

A: The Quadro M4000 delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 19118, which is 55.3% higher than the GTX 770M's score of 8552. This is the only head-to-head benchmark where both cards were tested under the same workload.

Q: What are the memory specifications of each card?

A: The GTX 770M has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit bus with 96.19 GB/s bandwidth. The Quadro M4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 192.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has higher pixel and texture rates?

A: The Quadro M4000 leads with 49.47 GPixel/s pixel rate and 80.39 GTexel/s texture rate. The GTX 770M records 15.94 GPixel/s and 63.76 GTexel/s, respectively.

Q: What are the power consumption figures for these GPUs?

A: The GTX 770M has a TDP of 75 W and requires no power connectors. The Quadro M4000 has a TDP of 120 W and needs a single 6-pin power connector.

Q: Which card supports newer DirectX versions?

A: The Quadro M4000 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the GTX 770M supports DirectX 12 (11_0). Both cards support OpenGL 4.6, but the Quadro M4000 supports Vulkan 1.4 compared to Vulkan 1.2.175 on the GTX 770M.

Architecture Differences

The GeForce GTX 770M and Quadro M4000 represent two distinct NVIDIA architectures from different generations. The GTX 770M uses the GK106 chip based on Kepler architecture, built on a 28 nm process at TSMC. The Quadro M4000 uses the GM204 chip based on Maxwell 2.0 architecture, also on a 28 nm process at the same foundry. Both cards are end-of-life products, with the GTX 770M released in May 2013 and the Quadro M4000 in June 2015.

The transistor counts differ substantially. The GK106 packs 2,540 million transistors on a 221 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 11.5 million per square millimeter. The GM204 doubles that transistor count to 5,200 million on a much larger 398 mm² die, achieving 13.1 million transistors per square millimeter. This density advantage reflects the architectural improvements in Maxwell 2.0 over Kepler.

The shading resources are significantly different. The GTX 770M has 960 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. The Quadro M4000 scales up to 1,664 shading units, 104 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. These raw resource differences translate directly into compute and fillrate advantages for the Quadro M4000.

Clock behavior also differs. The GTX 770M has defined base and boost clocks of 706 MHz and 797 MHz respectively. The Quadro M4000's clock data shows no recorded base or boost figures in the database, though its memory runs at 1502 MHz with 6 Gbps effective speed, compared to the GTX 770M's 1002 MHz memory at 4 Gbps effective.

The form factors reflect their intended use cases. The GTX 770M is an MXM module with an MXM-B (3.0) bus interface, designed for portable devices with device-dependent display outputs. The Quadro M4000 is a single-slot card measuring 241 mm in length and 111 mm in height, using a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface with four DisplayPort 1.2 outputs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains one direct head-to-head benchmark between these two GPUs: Geekbench OpenCL. The Quadro M4000 scores 19118 while the GTX 770M scores 8552, giving the Quadro a 55.3% advantage. This is a substantial margin that reflects the Quadro's larger shader count and memory bandwidth.

Looking at the broader benchmark landscape, the GTX 770M also records a Geekbench Metal score of 3448, a test the Quadro M4000 does not appear in. The Quadro M4000 has a much wider benchmark footprint, including 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 680, Geekbench Vulkan at 24640, and multiple Passmark tests. In Passmark G3D, the Quadro scores 6680, while its Passmark GPU Compute result is 2660.

The average benchmark scores tell a different story than the single head-to-head test. The GTX 770M's average of 6000 exceeds the Quadro M4000's 5467, despite the Quadro dominating in OpenCL. This discrepancy suggests the GTX 770M benefits from its benchmark distribution, which includes fewer but higher-scoring tests.

The nearest rival data provides additional context. The GTX 770M's closest competitors include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 at 6001 (0% delta), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server at 5996 (0.1% delta), and the AMD FirePro W4100 at 5987 (0.2% delta). The Quadro M4000's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R7 M440 at 5483 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon 610M at 5444 (0.4% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M at 5501 (0.6% higher).

These rival positions reveal that both cards occupy similar overall performance tiers in the database, despite their architectural differences. The GTX 770M's percentile ranking of 35 is only three points higher than the Quadro M4000's 32, placing both in the lower-middle range of all GPUs.

The Verdict

The data paints a clear picture for compute-heavy workloads. The Quadro M4000's 55.3% lead in Geekbench OpenCL, combined with its 2.573 TFLOPS FP32 performance versus 1.530 TFLOPS on the GTX 770M, makes it the stronger choice for OpenCL-based tasks. Its 8 GB memory capacity and 192.3 GB/s bandwidth also provide a significant buffer for memory-intensive applications.

However, the average benchmark score favors the GTX 770M at 6000 versus 5467, a 9.8% advantage. This suggests that in the overall mix of workloads represented in the database, the GTX 770M holds its own or outperforms the Quadro M4000 in some scenarios. The GTX 770M also has a lower TDP at 75 W versus 120 W, making it more power-efficient in terms of raw power draw.

For portable systems, the GTX 770M's MXM form factor and lack of power connectors make it a drop-in upgrade for compatible laptops. The Quadro M4000 requires a desktop PCIe slot plus a 6-pin connector, limiting it to workstation desktops. The Quadro's 4x DisplayPort 1.2 outputs also suit multi-monitor professional setups, while the GTX 770M's outputs depend on the host device.

Users prioritizing raw compute in OpenCL should pick the Quadro M4000. Users needing a lower-power mobile solution or seeking better average benchmark performance should pick the GTX 770M. For DirectX 12 feature level support, the Quadro M4000's 12_1 beats the GTX 770M's 11_0, which matters for newer games and applications. Neither card offers ray tracing or tensor cores, as both predate those features.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M | NVIDIA Quadro M4000 |

|---------------|-------------------------|---------------------|

| Chip | GK106 | GM204 |

| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |

| Generation | GeForce 700M | Quadro Maxwell (Mx000) |

| Transistors | 2,540 million | 5,200 million |

| Die Size | 221 mm² | 398 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 11.5M / mm² | 13.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 706 MHz | Not recorded |

| Boost Clock | 797 MHz | Not recorded |

| Memory Clock | 1002 MHz, 4 Gbps effective | 1502 MHz, 6 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 3 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 96.19 GB/s | 192.3 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 960 | 1,664 |

| TMUs | 80 | 104 |

| ROPs | 24 | 64 |

| Pixel Rate | 15.94 GPixel/s | 49.47 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 63.76 GTexel/s | 80.39 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 1.530 TFLOPS | 2.573 TFLOPS |

| TDP | 75 W | 120 W |

| Slot Width | MXM Module | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not recorded | 300 W |

| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x DisplayPort 1.2 |

| DirectX Support | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.2.175 | 1.4 |

| Release Date | 2013-05-29 | 2015-06-28 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 600M | Quadro Kepler |

| Successor | GeForce 800M | Quadro Pascal |

| Dimensions | Not recorded | 241 mm length, 111 mm height |