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 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅+47.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Quadro M6000

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,769 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Quadro M6000

2015

Why buy it

✅+47.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,769 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro M6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 11,769 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro M6000 is a 2015 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 47.8% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm process instead of 28nm. 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $4,999 MSRP, and you are getting 47.8% higher G3D Mark. Quadro M6000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro M6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro M6000 is 2015 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM, 11,769 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 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro M6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
1080p
low	177 FPS	154 FPS
medium	162 FPS	133 FPS
high	142 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	124 FPS
medium	118 FPS	106 FPS
high	101 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	42 FPS
medium	79 FPS	38 FPS
high	66 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open Quadro M6000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
1080p
low	409 FPS	202 FPS
medium	344 FPS	178 FPS
high	280 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	135 FPS
medium	217 FPS	108 FPS
high	180 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	61 FPS
medium	91 FPS	51 FPS
high	76 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open Quadro M6000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
1080p
low	783 FPS	530 FPS
medium	626 FPS	424 FPS
high	522 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	265 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	397 FPS
medium	470 FPS	318 FPS
high	392 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	265 FPS
medium	313 FPS	212 FPS
high	261 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	132 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open Quadro M6000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
1080p
low	775 FPS	286 FPS
medium	626 FPS	246 FPS
high	522 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	212 FPS
medium	470 FPS	188 FPS
high	392 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	117 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	120 FPS
medium	313 FPS	96 FPS
high	261 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	61 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Open Quadro M6000

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Quadro M6000

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Quadro M6000

The Quadro M6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,769 points. Launch price was $4,199.99.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Quadro M6000's 11,769 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 47.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro M6000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
G3D Mark Score	17,400+48%	11,769
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4352+42%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+222%	6.844 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+128%	1114 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	136	192+41%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+291%	1.1 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 Quadro M6000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro M6000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000) — a 23.8% advantage for the Quadro M6000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3 MB (Quadro M6000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	317 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12/1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Quadro M6000's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro M6000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
TDP	160W-36%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+131%	47.1