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% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $899 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅111.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅36.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅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 16.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅111.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $899 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro RTX 4000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 36.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 14,925 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 4000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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, 16.6% more raw performance headroom, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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 $899 MSRP, and you are getting 36.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 16.6% higher G3D Mark. Quadro RTX 4000 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 4000 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Quadro RTX 4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $899 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 4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	177 FPS	129 FPS
medium	162 FPS	111 FPS
high	142 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	105 FPS
medium	118 FPS	87 FPS
high	101 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	46 FPS
medium	79 FPS	40 FPS
high	66 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	416 FPS	270 FPS
medium	348 FPS	225 FPS
high	282 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	203 FPS
medium	226 FPS	168 FPS
high	188 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	117 FPS
medium	97 FPS	100 FPS
high	82 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	783 FPS	672 FPS
medium	626 FPS	537 FPS
high	522 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	504 FPS
medium	470 FPS	403 FPS
high	392 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	336 FPS
medium	313 FPS	269 FPS
high	261 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	775 FPS	248 FPS
medium	626 FPS	215 FPS
high	522 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	190 FPS
medium	470 FPS	168 FPS
high	392 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	113 FPS
medium	313 FPS	95 FPS
high	261 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	58 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 4000

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 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 16.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 136 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	17,400+17%	14,925
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4352+89%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+210%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+64%	1545 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+87%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%
Tensor Cores	136	288+112%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 75% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
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 NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP10
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 4000's 160W — a 0% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	160W	160W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+17%	93.3