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

✅+48.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌300% higher power demand at 160W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 160W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,715 vs 17,400).
❌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 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅+48.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

✅Draws 40W instead of 160W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌300% higher power demand at 160W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,715 vs 17,400).
❌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 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 48.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, 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 2021, 48.5% more raw performance headroom, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, 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 an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 48.5% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. 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 (Mobile) still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 an unclear 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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	177 FPS	132 FPS
medium	162 FPS	111 FPS
high	142 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	56 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	113 FPS
medium	118 FPS	93 FPS
high	101 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	40 FPS
medium	79 FPS	36 FPS
high	66 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	19 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 (Mobile)
1080p
low	409 FPS	111 FPS
medium	344 FPS	87 FPS
high	280 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	81 FPS
medium	217 FPS	61 FPS
high	180 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	50 FPS
medium	91 FPS	39 FPS
high	76 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	783 FPS	516 FPS
medium	626 FPS	422 FPS
high	522 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	377 FPS
medium	470 FPS	316 FPS
high	392 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	227 FPS
medium	313 FPS	201 FPS
high	261 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	104 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	775 FPS	267 FPS
medium	626 FPS	227 FPS
high	522 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	197 FPS
medium	470 FPS	171 FPS
high	392 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	108 FPS
medium	313 FPS	85 FPS
high	261 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	51 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 (Mobile)

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 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 11,715 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 48.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	17,400+49%	11,715
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4352+386%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+773%	2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+80%	1410 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	136+143%	56
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+389%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB

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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 (Mobile)
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 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — 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 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 (Mobile)
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 4000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 120% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
TDP	160W	40W-75%
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	292.9+169%