GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro K5000M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro K5000M

2012Core: 601 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro K5000M 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 K5000M 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 K5000M: 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

  • 373.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Quadro K5000M

2012

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • 2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $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 373.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 707.5% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 2,805), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro K5000M 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro K5000M 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 K5000M

The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro K5000M's 2,805 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 707.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro K5000M uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1,344 (Quadro K5000M). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K5000M
G3D Mark Score
22,651+708%
2,805
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Kepler
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4352+224%
1344
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+1266%
1.615 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
136+21%
112
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+3809%
0.11 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+6300%
0.5 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 K5000M 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 K5000M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K5000M
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 K5000M carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 100% 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 K5000M. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K5000M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+6300%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K5000M
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5000M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K5000M
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro K5000M's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro K5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro K5000M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 81°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K5000M
TDP
160W
100W-38%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-14%
81°C
Perf/Watt
141.6+404%
28.1
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiQuadro K5000M
MSRP
$399
Codename
AD106
GK104
Release
May 18 2023
August 7 2012
Ranking
#59
#600

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