GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro FX 2000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro FX 2000

2010Core: 625 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro FX 2000 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro FX 2000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro FX 2000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • 14784.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $2,701 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 1089532.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 6300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 128 MB).

Trade-offs

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

Quadro FX 2000

2010

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 903.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,000 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14784.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 108500% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 18), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 128 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro FX 2000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 40nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,701 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $3,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1089532.1% (65.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro FX 2000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 FX 2000

The Quadro FX 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. 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: 18 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro FX 2000's 18 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 108500%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro FX 2000 uses Fermi, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 192 (Quadro FX 2000). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro FX 2000
G3D Mark Score
19,548+108500%
18
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)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Quadro FX 2000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro FX 2000
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2000 carries 128 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 6300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 2000. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 2000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro FX 2000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+6300%
0.125 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 FX 2000's 62W — a 59.9% difference. The Quadro FX 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro FX 2000
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+56567%
0.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Quadro FX 2000 launched at $3000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 90% cheaper ($2701 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.0 (Quadro FX 2000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro FX 2000
MSRP
$299-90%
$3000
Performance per Dollar
65.4
0.0
Codename
AD107
GF106
Release
May 18 2023
December 24 2010
Ranking
#84
#902

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