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

✅+149.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,964 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

✅+149.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,964 vs 17,400).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro P2000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 6,964 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro P2000 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017, 149.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 5 GB, and 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. 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 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 $425 MSRP, and you are getting 149.9% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P2000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P2000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P2000 is 2017 hardware with 5 GB of VRAM, 6,964 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 P2000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	177 FPS	82 FPS
medium	162 FPS	70 FPS
high	142 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	72 FPS
medium	118 FPS	62 FPS
high	101 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	25 FPS
medium	79 FPS	24 FPS
high	66 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	409 FPS	159 FPS
medium	344 FPS	127 FPS
high	280 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	109 FPS
medium	217 FPS	85 FPS
high	180 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	53 FPS
medium	91 FPS	42 FPS
high	76 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	783 FPS	307 FPS
medium	626 FPS	251 FPS
high	522 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	230 FPS
medium	470 FPS	188 FPS
high	392 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	143 FPS
medium	313 FPS	125 FPS
high	261 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	775 FPS	181 FPS
medium	626 FPS	149 FPS
high	522 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	125 FPS
medium	470 FPS	104 FPS
high	392 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	73 FPS
medium	313 FPS	59 FPS
high	261 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	34 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Quadro P2000

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 P2000

The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Quadro P2000's 6,964 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 149.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
G3D Mark Score	17,400+150%	6,964
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4352+325%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+628%	3.031 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+71%	1480 MHz
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	136+113%	64
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+1032%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+2460%	1.25 MB

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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 P2000 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 P2000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2000 has 5 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+60%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+2460%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). 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 P2000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
TDP	160W	75W-53%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	201mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	108.8+17%	92.9