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

✅306.7% 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌187.5% higher power demand at 115W vs 40W.
❌65.5% longer card at 240mm vs 145mm.

Quadro P1000

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 115W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 240mm, a 95mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Quadro P1000

2017

Why buy it

✅306.7% 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 115W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 240mm, a 95mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌187.5% higher power demand at 115W vs 40W.
❌65.5% longer card at 240mm vs 145mm.

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).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro P1000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 306.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 4,495 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro P1000 is a 2017 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 2017, 334.9% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 306.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 334.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P1000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P1000 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 an unclear 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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Quadro P1000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
1080p
low	167 FPS	47 FPS
medium	152 FPS	32 FPS
high	134 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	34 FPS
medium	114 FPS	21 FPS
high	99 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	16 FPS
medium	74 FPS	11 FPS
high	62 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
1080p
low	392 FPS	86 FPS
medium	334 FPS	53 FPS
high	268 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	26 FPS
medium	209 FPS	19 FPS
high	169 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	10 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	7 FPS
medium	98 FPS	5 FPS
high	82 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
1080p
low	812 FPS	202 FPS
medium	642 FPS	162 FPS
high	551 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	152 FPS
medium	443 FPS	121 FPS
high	379 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	101 FPS
medium	297 FPS	81 FPS
high	234 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	51 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
1080p
low	746 FPS	202 FPS
medium	613 FPS	162 FPS
high	536 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	152 FPS
medium	486 FPS	121 FPS
high	421 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	100 FPS
medium	308 FPS	73 FPS
high	285 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro P1000

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.

Quadro P1000

The Quadro P1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1519 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $375.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro P1000's 4,495 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 334.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P1000 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 640 (Quadro P1000). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1519 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
G3D Mark Score	19,548+335%	4,495
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+380%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+872%	1.555 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+62%	1519 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	96+200%	32
L1 Cache	3 MB+1479%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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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 P1000 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 P1000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
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 P1000 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 1 MB (Quadro P1000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P1000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro P1000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro P1000's 40W — a 96.8% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro P1000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P1000
TDP	115W	40W-65%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	145mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C	70°C-4%
Perf/Watt	170.0+51%	112.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro P1000 launched at $0. The Quadro P1000 costs 100+% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Infinity (Quadro P1000) — the Quadro P1000 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).