GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Quadro P520

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

✅+1013.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 318.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 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

❌788.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 18W.

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 160W, a 142W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 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: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅+1013.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 318.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 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

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 160W, a 142W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌788.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 18W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 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: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Quadro P520?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 2,034 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro P520 is a 2019 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 2019, 1013.6% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 166.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 1013.6% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P520 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P520 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P520 is 2019 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 2,034 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 P520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P520
1080p
low	177 FPS	22 FPS
medium	162 FPS	15 FPS
high	142 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	11 FPS
medium	118 FPS	6 FPS
high	101 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	6 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 P520
1080p
low	433 FPS	78 FPS
medium	363 FPS	48 FPS
high	294 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	23 FPS
medium	238 FPS	17 FPS
high	194 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	7 FPS
medium	102 FPS	5 FPS
high	84 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P520
1080p
low	855 FPS	92 FPS
medium	693 FPS	73 FPS
high	609 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	69 FPS
medium	527 FPS	55 FPS
high	452 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	46 FPS
medium	355 FPS	37 FPS
high	308 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P520
1080p
low	775 FPS	92 FPS
medium	639 FPS	73 FPS
high	558 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	69 FPS
medium	503 FPS	55 FPS
high	435 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	46 FPS
medium	322 FPS	37 FPS
high	298 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	23 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Quadro P520

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 P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro P520's 2,034 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1013.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	22,651+1014%	2,034
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4352+1033%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+1823%	1.147 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+70%	1493 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	136+467%	24
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+2971%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+6300%	0.5 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 P520 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 P520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P520
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 P520 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 0.5 MB (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P520
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 159.6% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro P520
TDP	160W	18W-89%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6+25%	113.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150. The Quadro P520 costs 62.4% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 317.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).