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

✅17.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 260W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅323.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 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, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌62.5% higher power demand at 260W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅17.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 260W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅323.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 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, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌62.5% higher power demand at 260W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 17.6% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 10,858 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 3000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2018, 60.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 $800 MSRP, and you are getting 17.6% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 60.3% higher G3D Mark. Quadro RTX 3000 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 RTX 3000 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Quadro RTX 3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 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 $800 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 RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	177 FPS	123 FPS
medium	162 FPS	113 FPS
high	142 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	106 FPS
medium	118 FPS	91 FPS
high	101 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	56 FPS
medium	79 FPS	50 FPS
high	66 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	409 FPS	451 FPS
medium	344 FPS	391 FPS
high	280 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	296 FPS
medium	217 FPS	244 FPS
high	180 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	143 FPS
medium	91 FPS	126 FPS
high	76 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	783 FPS	489 FPS
medium	626 FPS	391 FPS
high	522 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	366 FPS
medium	470 FPS	293 FPS
high	392 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	244 FPS
medium	313 FPS	195 FPS
high	261 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	775 FPS	489 FPS
medium	626 FPS	391 FPS
high	522 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	366 FPS
medium	470 FPS	293 FPS
high	392 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	244 FPS
medium	313 FPS	195 FPS
high	261 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	122 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 RTX 3000

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 RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 10,858 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 60.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 136 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	17,400+60%	10,858
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+35%	16.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+43%	1770 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	136	288+112%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.5 MB+5%
L2 Cache	32 MB+433%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	72+112%
Tensor Cores	136	576+324%

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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 RTX 3000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 3000 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 33.3% 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 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+433%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). 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 RTX 3000
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th 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 RTX 3000's 260W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	160W-38%	260W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+160%	41.8