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

✅+85.4% 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 21.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,386 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅+85.4% 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 21.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,386 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro P2200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 9,386 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro P2200 is a 2019 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 2019, 85.4% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $429 MSRP, and you are getting 85.4% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P2200 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro P2200 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Quadro P2200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P2200 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 $429 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro P2200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	177 FPS	81 FPS
medium	162 FPS	69 FPS
high	142 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	71 FPS
medium	118 FPS	61 FPS
high	101 FPS	44 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 P2200
1080p
low	409 FPS	156 FPS
medium	344 FPS	120 FPS
high	280 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	108 FPS
medium	217 FPS	80 FPS
high	180 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	55 FPS
medium	91 FPS	42 FPS
high	76 FPS	33 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 P2200
1080p
low	783 FPS	333 FPS
medium	626 FPS	295 FPS
high	522 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	249 FPS
medium	470 FPS	225 FPS
high	392 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	163 FPS
medium	313 FPS	141 FPS
high	261 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	775 FPS	147 FPS
medium	626 FPS	120 FPS
high	522 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	105 FPS
medium	470 FPS	86 FPS
high	392 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	62 FPS
medium	313 FPS	48 FPS
high	261 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	28 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 P2200

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 P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 85.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
G3D Mark Score	17,400+85%	9,386
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4352+240%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+477%	3.822 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+70%	1493 MHz
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	136+70%	80
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+815%	0.47 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 P2200 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 P2200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
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 P2200 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 P2200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
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 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	3rd Gen NVDEC
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 P2200's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
TDP	160W	75W-53%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	201mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	108.8	125.1+15%