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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅90.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 143.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($399 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

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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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25.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Quadro P5200

2018

Why buy it

✅90.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 143.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($399 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 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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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25.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Quadro P5200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 90.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 11,650 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 94.4% 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about $101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 90.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 94.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 143.6%. 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 Ti 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 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	177 FPS	117 FPS
medium	162 FPS	106 FPS
high	142 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	102 FPS
medium	118 FPS	87 FPS
high	101 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	54 FPS
medium	79 FPS	48 FPS
high	66 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	433 FPS	289 FPS
medium	363 FPS	239 FPS
high	294 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	192 FPS
medium	238 FPS	161 FPS
high	194 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	101 FPS
medium	102 FPS	83 FPS
high	84 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	855 FPS	513 FPS
medium	693 FPS	419 FPS
high	609 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	393 FPS
medium	527 FPS	315 FPS
high	452 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	248 FPS
medium	355 FPS	205 FPS
high	308 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	124 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P5200
1080p
low	775 FPS	334 FPS
medium	639 FPS	272 FPS
high	558 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	253 FPS
medium	503 FPS	202 FPS
high	435 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	133 FPS
medium	322 FPS	109 FPS
high	298 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	77 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro P5200's 11,650 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 94.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1746 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P5200
G3D Mark Score	22,651+94%	11,650
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4352+70%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+147%	8.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+45%	1746 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	160+18%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+357%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti 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 Ti	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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P5200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) 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 Ti	Quadro P5200
DirectX	12.2	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: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P5200
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P5200
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+22%	116.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 20.2% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 23.3 (Quadro P5200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 143.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).