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.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 40W instead of 300W, a 260W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Instinct MI60 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅60.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌650% higher power demand at 300W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 40W instead of 300W, a 260W reduction.

Why buy it

✅60.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Instinct MI60 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌650% higher power demand at 300W vs 40W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) better than Radeon Instinct MI60?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018 and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $6,000 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Instinct MI60 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Instinct MI60 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon Instinct MI60 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Instinct MI60 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $6,000 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Radeon Instinct MI60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	104 FPS	137 FPS
medium	87 FPS	117 FPS
high	73 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	108 FPS
medium	74 FPS	89 FPS
high	54 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	50 FPS
medium	32 FPS	43 FPS
high	20 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	108 FPS	316 FPS
medium	85 FPS	274 FPS
high	66 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	214 FPS
medium	61 FPS	185 FPS
high	48 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	101 FPS
medium	39 FPS	85 FPS
high	30 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	410 FPS	524 FPS
medium	348 FPS	419 FPS
high	276 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	393 FPS
medium	261 FPS	314 FPS
high	202 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	196 FPS	262 FPS
medium	171 FPS	209 FPS
high	120 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	220 FPS	276 FPS
medium	185 FPS	237 FPS
high	146 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	167 FPS	211 FPS
medium	142 FPS	186 FPS
high	107 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	125 FPS
medium	70 FPS	108 FPS
high	56 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) and Radeon Instinct MI60

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

Radeon Instinct MI60

The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) scores 11,715 and the Radeon Instinct MI60 reaches 11,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 1410 MHz vs 1800 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
G3D Mark Score	11,715	11,638
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	896	4096+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.527 TFLOPS	14.75 TFLOPS+484%
Boost Clock	1410 MHz	1800 MHz+28%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	256+357%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1 MB+14%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 Radeon Instinct MI60 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Instinct MI60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.1
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) draws 40W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 152.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI60
TDP	40W-87%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	292.9+655%	38.8