GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro

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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅568.9% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1035.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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150.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅568.9% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1035.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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150.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Quadro?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 568.9% more FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro is a 1999 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 1999, 353.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and 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. 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about $601 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 568.9% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 353.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1035.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
1080p
low	177 FPS	19 FPS
medium	162 FPS	12 FPS
high	142 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	13 FPS
medium	118 FPS	7 FPS
high	101 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	5 FPS
medium	79 FPS	3 FPS
high	66 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
1080p
low	425 FPS	29 FPS
medium	359 FPS	13 FPS
high	292 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	9 FPS
medium	229 FPS	4 FPS
high	186 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	3 FPS
medium	95 FPS	1 FPS
high	77 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
1080p
low	855 FPS	225 FPS
medium	693 FPS	180 FPS
high	609 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	169 FPS
medium	527 FPS	135 FPS
high	452 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	105 FPS
medium	355 FPS	90 FPS
high	308 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
1080p
low	775 FPS	138 FPS
medium	639 FPS	109 FPS
high	558 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	81 FPS
medium	503 FPS	60 FPS
high	435 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	43 FPS
medium	322 FPS	30 FPS
high	298 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Quadro

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 353%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 5 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	22,651+353%	5,000
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Celsius
Process Node	5 nm	220 nm
ROPs	48+1100%	4
TMUs	136+3300%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	None
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro
TDP	160W	75W-53%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6+112%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 60.1% less ($601 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 5.0 (Quadro) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 1036% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 1999).