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

✅98.8% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 214.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $600 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

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅111.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 136).
✅Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 48 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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50.4% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅98.8% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 214.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $600 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

✅111.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 136).
✅Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 48 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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50.4% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 98.8% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 10,829 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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, 109.2% 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 DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 $201 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 98.8% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 109.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 214.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 $600 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 RTX 3000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	177 FPS	93 FPS
medium	162 FPS	81 FPS
high	142 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	78 FPS
medium	118 FPS	69 FPS
high	101 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	28 FPS
medium	79 FPS	27 FPS
high	66 FPS	18 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 RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	425 FPS	241 FPS
medium	359 FPS	194 FPS
high	292 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	185 FPS
medium	229 FPS	147 FPS
high	186 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	107 FPS
medium	95 FPS	88 FPS
high	77 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	855 FPS	455 FPS
medium	693 FPS	390 FPS
high	609 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	325 FPS
medium	527 FPS	283 FPS
high	452 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	218 FPS
medium	355 FPS	182 FPS
high	308 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	104 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	775 FPS	162 FPS
medium	639 FPS	133 FPS
high	558 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	117 FPS
medium	503 FPS	99 FPS
high	435 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	71 FPS
medium	322 FPS	59 FPS
high	298 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	36 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

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 RTX 3000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 10,829 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 109.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) with 136 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	22,651+109%	10,829
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4352+89%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+247%	6.359 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+84%	1380 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+87%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%
Tensor Cores	136	288+112%

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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 RTX 3000 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 80W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
TDP	160W	80W-50%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+5%	135.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 33.5% less ($201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 215.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).