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

✅16.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 293.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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200.7% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅16.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 293.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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200.7% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro RTX 4000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 16.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 14,925 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 4000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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, 31.0% more raw performance headroom, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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 $600 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $899 MSRP, and you are getting 16.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 31.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 293.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $899 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 RTX 4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	167 FPS	129 FPS
medium	152 FPS	111 FPS
high	134 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	105 FPS
medium	114 FPS	87 FPS
high	99 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	46 FPS
medium	74 FPS	40 FPS
high	62 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	392 FPS	270 FPS
medium	334 FPS	225 FPS
high	268 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	203 FPS
medium	209 FPS	168 FPS
high	169 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	117 FPS
medium	98 FPS	100 FPS
high	82 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	812 FPS	672 FPS
medium	642 FPS	537 FPS
high	551 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	504 FPS
medium	443 FPS	403 FPS
high	379 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	336 FPS
medium	297 FPS	269 FPS
high	234 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	746 FPS	248 FPS
medium	613 FPS	215 FPS
high	536 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	190 FPS
medium	486 FPS	168 FPS
high	421 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	113 FPS
medium	308 FPS	95 FPS
high	285 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro RTX 4000

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 RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 31%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 96 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	19,548+31%	14,925
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+112%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+59%	1545 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	144+50%
L1 Cache	3 MB+30%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	36+50%
Tensor Cores	96	288+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 64.7% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	448 GB/s+65%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	115W-28%	160W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+82%	93.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 66.7% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 294% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).