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

✅25.1% more average FPS across 50 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 8.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅25.1% more average FPS across 50 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 8.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W 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 8.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro P4200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 25.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 10,376 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P4200 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 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, 26.9% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,200 MSRP, and you are getting 25.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 26.9% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P4200 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, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro P4200 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Quadro P4200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P4200 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 $1,200 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro P4200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	109 FPS	127 FPS
medium	98 FPS	108 FPS
high	84 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	103 FPS
medium	83 FPS	85 FPS
high	70 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	44 FPS
medium	43 FPS	38 FPS
high	30 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	351 FPS	230 FPS
medium	307 FPS	196 FPS
high	246 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	165 FPS
medium	195 FPS	139 FPS
high	159 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	97 FPS
medium	93 FPS	80 FPS
high	77 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	593 FPS	467 FPS
medium	474 FPS	374 FPS
high	395 FPS	311 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	233 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	350 FPS
medium	356 FPS	280 FPS
high	296 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	233 FPS
medium	237 FPS	187 FPS
high	198 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	117 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	519 FPS	257 FPS
medium	439 FPS	226 FPS
high	376 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	193 FPS
medium	356 FPS	169 FPS
high	296 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	105 FPS
medium	237 FPS	87 FPS
high	198 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	55 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 P4200

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 P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro P4200's 10,376 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 26.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
G3D Mark Score	13,170+27%	10,376
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+68%	7.589 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+8%	1647 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+317%	0.84 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 P4200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
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 P4200 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4200 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 P4200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
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 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 51.9% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
TDP	170W	100W-41%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	105mm
Height	—	82mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	77.5	103.8+34%