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

✅+268.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Quadro M4000M

2015

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,148 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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Quadro M4000M

2015

Why buy it

✅+268.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,148 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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Quadro M4000M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 6,148 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro M4000M is a 2015 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 2015, 268.4% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 268.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro M4000M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro M4000M 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 an unclear 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 M4000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
1080p
low	177 FPS	102 FPS
medium	162 FPS	88 FPS
high	142 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	89 FPS
medium	118 FPS	77 FPS
high	101 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	28 FPS
medium	79 FPS	26 FPS
high	66 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
1080p
low	425 FPS	210 FPS
medium	359 FPS	173 FPS
high	292 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	154 FPS
medium	229 FPS	123 FPS
high	186 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	84 FPS
medium	95 FPS	67 FPS
high	77 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
1080p
low	855 FPS	277 FPS
medium	693 FPS	221 FPS
high	609 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	207 FPS
medium	527 FPS	166 FPS
high	452 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	138 FPS
medium	355 FPS	111 FPS
high	308 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
1080p
low	775 FPS	180 FPS
medium	639 FPS	146 FPS
high	558 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	128 FPS
medium	503 FPS	107 FPS
high	435 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	75 FPS
medium	322 FPS	58 FPS
high	298 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	35 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Quadro M4000M

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 M4000M

The Quadro M4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,148 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro M4000M's 6,148 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 268.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro M4000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 (Quadro M4000M). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1013 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
G3D Mark Score	22,651+268%	6,148
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4352+240%	1,280
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+784%	2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+150%	1013 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+70%	80
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+815%	0.47 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 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 M4000M 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 M4000M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
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 M4000M 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 5 (Quadro M4000M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 1
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro M4000M's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro M4000M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro M4000M
TDP	160W	100W-38%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+130%	61.5