GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro K2000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro K2000 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro K2000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro K2000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 1471.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2049.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 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

  • 213.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 51W.
  • 18.8% longer card at 240mm vs 202mm.

Quadro K2000

2013

Why buy it

  • Draws 51W instead of 160W, a 109W reduction.
  • Measures 202mm instead of 240mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 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).
  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 50.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1471.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1331.8% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 1,582), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro K2000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2049.5% (56.8 vs 2.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro K2000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro K2000

The Quadro K2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 51W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro K2000's 1,582 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1331.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro K2000 uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 384 (Quadro K2000). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K2000
G3D Mark Score
22,651+1332%
1,582
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Kepler
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4352+1033%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+2911%
0.7327 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
136+325%
32
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+14233%
0.03 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+12700%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Quadro K2000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K2000
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2000 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 64-bit on the Quadro K2000. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro K2000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K2000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 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 K2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K2000
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264 (Quadro K2000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K2000
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
NVENC 1st gen
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro K2000's 51W — a 103.3% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro K2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 202mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K2000
TDP
160W
51W-68%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
202mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
70°C
Perf/Watt
141.6+357%
31.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the Quadro K2000 launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 33.4% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2.6 (Quadro K2000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 2084.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K2000
MSRP
$399-33%
$599
Performance per Dollar
56.8+2085%
2.6
Codename
AD106
GK107
Release
May 18 2023
March 1 2013
Ranking
#59
#756

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