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

✅35.4% more average FPS across 45 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

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 29,964).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅+72.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅135.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 136).
✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 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 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅35.4% more average FPS across 45 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

✅+72.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅135.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 136).
✅Draws 110W instead of 160W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 29,964).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
❌45.5% higher power demand at 160W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 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 Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 72.2% higher PassMark G3D performance and 320 vs 136 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $900 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 72.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU make more sense than Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel). The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) currently gives you 72.2% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	177 FPS	132 FPS
medium	162 FPS	113 FPS
high	142 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	106 FPS
medium	118 FPS	88 FPS
high	101 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	47 FPS
medium	79 FPS	41 FPS
high	66 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	25 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 (móvel)
1080p
low	409 FPS	256 FPS
medium	344 FPS	215 FPS
high	280 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	159 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	195 FPS
medium	217 FPS	161 FPS
high	180 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	113 FPS
medium	91 FPS	96 FPS
high	76 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	783 FPS	745 FPS
medium	626 FPS	615 FPS
high	522 FPS	547 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	477 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	590 FPS
medium	470 FPS	484 FPS
high	392 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	388 FPS
medium	313 FPS	312 FPS
high	261 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low	775 FPS	259 FPS
medium	626 FPS	225 FPS
high	522 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	198 FPS
medium	470 FPS	176 FPS
high	392 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	114 FPS
medium	313 FPS	96 FPS
high	261 FPS	76 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 (móvel)

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 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 29,964 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) leads by 72.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 136 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	17,400	29,964+72%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4352+70%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+176%	7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+63%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	160+18%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+72%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	40+18%
Tensor Cores	136	320+135%

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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 (móvel)
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. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — 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 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
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 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 37% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
TDP	160W	110W-31%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	108.8	272.4+150%