GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro 410

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 410

2013Core: 706 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

  • +4478% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 2181.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Quadro 410

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $150 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (427 vs 19,548).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro 410?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 427 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro 410 is a 2013 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 2013, 4478.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 100.7% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 4478.0% higher G3D Mark. Quadro 410 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Quadro 410 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro 410 is 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 427 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
1080p
low167 FPS19 FPS
medium152 FPS15 FPS
high134 FPS13 FPS
ultra115 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS14 FPS
medium114 FPS12 FPS
high99 FPS10 FPS
ultra90 FPS7 FPS
4K
low86 FPS10 FPS
medium74 FPS8 FPS
high62 FPS6 FPS
ultra55 FPS5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
1080p
low392 FPS19 FPS
medium334 FPS15 FPS
high268 FPS13 FPS
ultra211 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS14 FPS
medium209 FPS12 FPS
high169 FPS10 FPS
ultra137 FPS7 FPS
4K
low119 FPS10 FPS
medium98 FPS8 FPS
high82 FPS6 FPS
ultra63 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
1080p
low812 FPS19 FPS
medium642 FPS15 FPS
high551 FPS13 FPS
ultra440 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS14 FPS
medium443 FPS12 FPS
high379 FPS10 FPS
ultra329 FPS7 FPS
4K
low365 FPS10 FPS
medium297 FPS8 FPS
high234 FPS6 FPS
ultra186 FPS5 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
1080p
low746 FPS19 FPS
medium613 FPS15 FPS
high536 FPS13 FPS
ultra440 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS14 FPS
medium486 FPS12 FPS
high421 FPS10 FPS
ultra330 FPS7 FPS
4K
low358 FPS10 FPS
medium308 FPS8 FPS
high285 FPS6 FPS
ultra220 FPS5 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro 410

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 410

The Quadro 410 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 427 points. Launch price was $1,499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro 410's 427 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 4478%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro 410 uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,152 (Quadro 410). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro 410).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
G3D Mark Score
19,548+4478%
427
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Kepler
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3072+167%
1152
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+829%
1.627 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
96
96
L1 Cache
3 MB+3233%
0.09 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+4700%
0.5 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 410 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 410 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
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 410 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% 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 0.5 MB (Quadro 410) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+4700%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro 410's 100W — a 14% difference. The Quadro 410 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro 410). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
TDP
115W
100W-13%
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+3853%
4.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro 410 launched at $149. The Quadro 410 costs 50.2% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.9 (Quadro 410) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 2155.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro 410
MSRP
$299
$149-50%
Performance per Dollar
65.4+2155%
2.9
Codename
AD107
GK104
Release
May 18 2023
July 23 2013
Ranking
#84
#604