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 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅28.2% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $815 MSRP).
❌61.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 105W.

Quadro P4000

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($815 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 170W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro P4000

2017

Why buy it

✅28.2% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($815 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 170W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $815 MSRP).
❌61.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 105W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro P4000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 28.2% more FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 11,431 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P4000 is a 2017 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 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2017, 15.2% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $815 MSRP, and you are getting 28.2% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data and 15.2% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P4000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P4000 is 2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 11,431 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro P4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	109 FPS	111 FPS
medium	98 FPS	94 FPS
high	84 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	94 FPS
medium	83 FPS	79 FPS
high	70 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	37 FPS
medium	43 FPS	34 FPS
high	30 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	357 FPS	223 FPS
medium	310 FPS	190 FPS
high	248 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	117 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	164 FPS
medium	190 FPS	139 FPS
high	154 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	96 FPS
medium	89 FPS	80 FPS
high	72 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	593 FPS	514 FPS
medium	474 FPS	412 FPS
high	395 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	386 FPS
medium	356 FPS	309 FPS
high	296 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	257 FPS
medium	237 FPS	206 FPS
high	198 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	129 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	565 FPS	250 FPS
medium	474 FPS	219 FPS
high	395 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	191 FPS
medium	356 FPS	166 FPS
high	296 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	101 FPS
medium	237 FPS	83 FPS
high	198 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Quadro P4000

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Quadro P4000

The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro P4000's 11,431 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 15.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro P4000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
G3D Mark Score	13,170+15%	11,431
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+100%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+140%	5.304 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+20%	1480 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+430%	0.66 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (Quadro P4000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+40%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Quadro P4000's 105W — a 47.3% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro P4000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4000
TDP	170W	105W-38%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	108.9+41%