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

✅+36.7% 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.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,728 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅+36.7% 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.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,728 vs 17,400).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro P5000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 12,728 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro P5000 is a 2016 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 2016, 36.7% 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 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 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 $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting 36.7% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P5000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P5000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P5000 is 2016 hardware with 16 GB of VRAM, 12,728 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 P5000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	177 FPS	205 FPS
medium	162 FPS	188 FPS
high	142 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	188 FPS
medium	118 FPS	156 FPS
high	101 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	120 FPS
medium	79 FPS	101 FPS
high	66 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	73 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	416 FPS	274 FPS
medium	348 FPS	231 FPS
high	282 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	180 FPS
medium	226 FPS	153 FPS
high	188 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	105 FPS
medium	97 FPS	87 FPS
high	82 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	783 FPS	573 FPS
medium	626 FPS	458 FPS
high	522 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	430 FPS
medium	470 FPS	344 FPS
high	392 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	286 FPS
medium	313 FPS	229 FPS
high	261 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	775 FPS	406 FPS
medium	626 FPS	340 FPS
high	522 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	332 FPS
medium	470 FPS	278 FPS
high	392 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	179 FPS
medium	313 FPS	139 FPS
high	261 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	104 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 P5000

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 P5000

The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Quadro P5000's 12,728 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 36.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
G3D Mark Score	17,400+37%	12,728
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4352+113%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+149%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+46%	1733 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	160+18%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+357%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 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 P5000 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 P5000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
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 P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) — a 12.5% advantage for the Quadro P5000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	288 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+40%	1.0
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 P5000). 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 P5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
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 P5000's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P5000
TDP	160W-11%	180W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+54%	70.7