GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro M4000M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro M4000M

2015Core: 975 MHzBoost: 1013 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro M4000M 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 M4000M 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 M4000M: 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

  • 145.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Quadro M4000M

2015

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 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).
  • 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $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 145.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 218% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 6,148), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro M4000M is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro M4000M 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 M4000M

The Quadro M4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,148 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro M4000M's 6,148 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 218%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro M4000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 (Quadro M4000M). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000M). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1013 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro M4000M
G3D Mark Score
19,548+218%
6,148
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3072+140%
1,280
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+505%
2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+143%
1013 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
96+20%
80
L1 Cache
3 MB+538%
0.47 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+1100%
2 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 M4000M 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 M4000M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro M4000M
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 M4000M carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 100% 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 256-bit on the Quadro M4000M. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro M4000M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
24 MB+1100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M4000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro M4000M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 5 (Quadro M4000M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX (Quadro M4000M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro M4000M
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
NVENC 5
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
NVDEC 1
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,DivX
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro M4000M's 100W — a 14% difference. The Quadro M4000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro M4000M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro M4000M
TDP
115W
100W-13%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
73°C-9%
80°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+176%
61.5
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro M4000M
MSRP
$299
Codename
AD107
GM204
Release
May 18 2023
August 18 2015
Ranking
#84
#392

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