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 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+368.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌85.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 108W.

Quadro K4200

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 108W instead of 200W, a 92W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,332 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro K4200

2014

Why buy it

✅+368.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 108W instead of 200W, a 92W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌85.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 108W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,332 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro K4200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 4,332 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro K4200 is a 2014 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2014, 368.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) 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 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 368.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K4200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K4200 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 an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro K4200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
1080p
low	152 FPS	100 FPS
medium	137 FPS	86 FPS
high	118 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	87 FPS
medium	107 FPS	77 FPS
high	91 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	28 FPS
medium	65 FPS	26 FPS
high	50 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
1080p
low	425 FPS	83 FPS
medium	366 FPS	59 FPS
high	296 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	46 FPS
medium	229 FPS	30 FPS
high	190 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	17 FPS
medium	114 FPS	11 FPS
high	96 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
1080p
low	859 FPS	195 FPS
medium	693 FPS	156 FPS
high	602 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	146 FPS
medium	529 FPS	117 FPS
high	452 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	97 FPS
medium	346 FPS	78 FPS
high	275 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	49 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
1080p
low	580 FPS	131 FPS
medium	514 FPS	103 FPS
high	424 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	99 FPS
medium	427 FPS	79 FPS
high	335 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	58 FPS
medium	266 FPS	44 FPS
high	234 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	24 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro K4200

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Quadro K4200

The Quadro K4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,332 points. Launch price was $854.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro K4200's 4,332 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 368.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro K4200 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,344 (Quadro K4200). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K4200). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 784 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
G3D Mark Score	20,312+369%	4,332
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4864+262%	1344
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+669%	2.107 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+112%	784 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+36%	112
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+4264%	0.11 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro K4200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K4200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12_0 (Quadro K4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K4200). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro K4200's 108W — a 59.7% difference. The Quadro K4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro K4200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro K4200
TDP	200W	108W-46%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+153%	40.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro K4200 launched at $0. The Quadro K4200 costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (Quadro K4200) — the Quadro K4200 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).