GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro 2000D

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro 2000D

2011Core: 625 MHz

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RTX 4060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

2023

Why buy it

  • +1894.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 3896.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 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

  • 85.5% higher power demand at 115W vs 62W.

Quadro 2000D

2011

Why buy it

  • Draws 62W instead of 115W, a 53W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (980 vs 19,548).
  • 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).
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 100.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro 2000D?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 980 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro 2000D is a 2011 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2011, 1894.7% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 1894.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 3896.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro 2000D still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro 2000D 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 $599 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
1080p
low167 FPS24 FPS
medium152 FPS16 FPS
high134 FPS9 FPS
ultra115 FPS5 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS11 FPS
medium114 FPS6 FPS
high99 FPS3 FPS
ultra90 FPS2 FPS
4K
low86 FPS4 FPS
medium74 FPS3 FPS
high62 FPS1 FPS
ultra55 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
1080p
low392 FPS41 FPS
medium334 FPS21 FPS
high268 FPS15 FPS
ultra211 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS13 FPS
medium209 FPS7 FPS
high169 FPS5 FPS
ultra137 FPS4 FPS
4K
low119 FPS4 FPS
medium98 FPS2 FPS
high82 FPS2 FPS
ultra63 FPS1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
1080p
low812 FPS44 FPS
medium642 FPS35 FPS
high551 FPS29 FPS
ultra440 FPS22 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS33 FPS
medium443 FPS26 FPS
high379 FPS22 FPS
ultra329 FPS17 FPS
4K
low365 FPS22 FPS
medium297 FPS18 FPS
high234 FPS15 FPS
ultra186 FPS11 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
1080p
low746 FPS44 FPS
medium613 FPS35 FPS
high536 FPS23 FPS
ultra440 FPS15 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS6 FPS
medium486 FPS4 FPS
high421 FPS3 FPS
ultra330 FPS2 FPS
4K
low358 FPS4 FPS
medium308 FPS2 FPS
high285 FPS2 FPS
ultra220 FPS1 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro 2000D

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

NVIDIA

Quadro 2000D

The Quadro 2000D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 980 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro 2000D's 980 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1894.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro 2000D uses Fermi, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 192 (Quadro 2000D). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000D).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
G3D Mark Score
19,548+1895%
980
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Fermi
Process Node
5 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
3072+1500%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+3048%
0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
96+200%
32
L1 Cache
3 MB+1100%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+9500%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 2000D lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro 2000D relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000D has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro 2000D) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+9500%
0.25 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro 2000D's 62W — a 59.9% difference. The Quadro 2000D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro 2000D). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
TDP
115W
62W-46%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+976%
15.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro 2000D launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 50.1% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.6 (Quadro 2000D) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 3987.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 2000D
MSRP
$299-50%
$599
Performance per Dollar
65.4+3988%
1.6
Codename
AD107
GF106
Release
May 18 2023
October 5 2011
Ranking
#84
#892