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

✅+1728.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2644.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌158.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 62W.
❌34.8% longer card at 240mm vs 178mm.

Quadro 2000 D

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 62W instead of 160W, a 98W reduction.
✅Measures 178mm instead of 240mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,239 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Quadro 2000 D

2011

Why buy it

✅+1728.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2644.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 62W instead of 160W, a 98W reduction.
✅Measures 178mm instead of 240mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌158.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 62W.
❌34.8% longer card at 240mm vs 178mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,239 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Quadro 2000 D?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 1,239 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro 2000 D is a 2011 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 2011, 1728.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 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 $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 1728.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2644.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro 2000 D still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro 2000 D 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 $599 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 2000 D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
1080p
low	177 FPS	20 FPS
medium	162 FPS	13 FPS
high	142 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	9 FPS
medium	118 FPS	5 FPS
high	101 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	4 FPS
medium	79 FPS	2 FPS
high	66 FPS	1 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 2000 D
1080p
low	433 FPS	39 FPS
medium	363 FPS	20 FPS
high	294 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	13 FPS
medium	238 FPS	7 FPS
high	194 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	4 FPS
medium	102 FPS	2 FPS
high	84 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
1080p
low	855 FPS	56 FPS
medium	693 FPS	45 FPS
high	609 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	42 FPS
medium	527 FPS	33 FPS
high	452 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	28 FPS
medium	355 FPS	22 FPS
high	308 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	14 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
1080p
low	775 FPS	54 FPS
medium	639 FPS	40 FPS
high	558 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	15 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	6 FPS
medium	503 FPS	4 FPS
high	435 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	4 FPS
medium	322 FPS	2 FPS
high	298 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	1 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Quadro 2000 D

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 2000 D

The Quadro 2000 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,239 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro 2000 D's 1,239 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1728.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro 2000 D uses Fermi, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 192 (Quadro 2000 D). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
G3D Mark Score	22,651+1728%	1,239
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Fermi
Process Node	5 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	4352+2167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+4496%	0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	136+325%	32
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+1620%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+12700%	0.25 MB

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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 2000 D 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 2000 D relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
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 2000 D has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+12700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro 2000 D). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Quadro 2000 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	—
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 1
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro 2000 D's 62W — a 88.3% difference. The Quadro 2000 D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro 2000 D). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 178mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro 2000 D
TDP	160W	62W-61%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	178mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+608%	20.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro 2000 D launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 33.4% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2.1 (Quadro 2000 D) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 2604.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).