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NVIDIA Quadro M4000 Graphics Card - 8GB… vs NVIDIA Quadro P2000 — Head-to-Head (2026)

Our verdict first, then the specs side by side.

Our verdict

NVIDIA Quadro M4000 Graphics Card - 8GB… is our pick.

For most 2026 buyers, the Pascal-based Quadro P2000 is the smarter pick because it delivers newer-architecture efficiency in a 75W single-slot card that needs no external power connector, while the older Maxwell M4000 only wins when you specifically need its 8 GB framebuffer over the P2000's 5 GB.

Buy the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 if you want a no-fuss 75W card that drops into any slot without a power connector, drives 5K/quad-monitor setups, and you don't need more than 5 GB of VRAM. Buy the NVIDIA Quadro M4000 if your CAD models, point clouds, or legacy CUDA datasets genuinely exceed 5 GB and you'd rather have its 8 GB framebuffer and 256-bit bus, and you have a spare 6-pin PCIe power lead.

SpecPicks editorial verdict, written June 17, 2026. Prices move, so check the current price on each listing before you buy.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Spec-by-spec

SpecNVIDIA Quadro M4000 Graphics Card…NVIDIA Quadro P2000
BrandNVIDIAPNY
Model NameVCQM4000-PBVCQP2000-PB
Model NumberVCQM4000-PBVCQP2000-PB
Built-In MediaAuxiliary Power Cable, DP to DVI-D SL Adapter, NVIDIA Quadro M4000 Professional Graphics Board, Printed Quick Start Guide, Software Installation Disc, Stereo Connector BracketNVIDIA® Quadro® P2000Professional Graphics Board, Software Installation Disc, Printed Quick Start Guide, DisplayPort to DVI-D SL Adapter
Number of Fans11
Video ProcessorNVIDIANVIDIA
Antenna LocationProfessionalProfessional
Graphics Card Ram8 GB5 GB
Graphics Ram Size8 GB5 GB
Graphics Ram TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Compatible DevicesDesktopDesktop
Memory Clock Speed6008 MHz3500 MHz
Graphics CoprocessorNVIDIANVIDIA Quadro P2000
Graphics DescriptionPNY NVIDIA Quadro M4000NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with 5 GB GDDR5 memory and 160-bit memory interface

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