G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅52.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 180.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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67.2% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅52.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 180.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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67.2% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro P5200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 52.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 11,650 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro P5200 is a 2018 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 67.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $201 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 52.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 67.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 180.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P5200 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $500 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	167 FPS	117 FPS
medium	152 FPS	106 FPS
high	134 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	102 FPS
medium	114 FPS	87 FPS
high	99 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	54 FPS
medium	74 FPS	48 FPS
high	62 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	392 FPS	289 FPS
medium	334 FPS	239 FPS
high	268 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	192 FPS
medium	209 FPS	161 FPS
high	169 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	101 FPS
medium	98 FPS	83 FPS
high	82 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	812 FPS	513 FPS
medium	642 FPS	419 FPS
high	551 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	393 FPS
medium	443 FPS	315 FPS
high	379 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	248 FPS
medium	297 FPS	205 FPS
high	234 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	124 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	746 FPS	334 FPS
medium	613 FPS	272 FPS
high	536 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	253 FPS
medium	486 FPS	202 FPS
high	421 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	133 FPS
medium	308 FPS	109 FPS
high	285 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	77 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro P5200

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Quadro P5200

The Quadro P5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1746 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,650 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro P5200's 11,650 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 67.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	19,548+68%	11,650
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+69%	8.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+41%	1746 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	160+67%
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro P5200 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 14% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P5200
TDP	115W	100W-13%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+46%	116.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 40.2% less ($201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 23.3 (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 180.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).