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

✅+108.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 198.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.
❌19.4% longer card at 240mm vs 201mm.

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 201mm instead of 240mm, a 39mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,386 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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43.5% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅+108.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 198.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 201mm instead of 240mm, a 39mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.
❌19.4% longer card at 240mm vs 201mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,386 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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43.5% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro P2200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 9,386 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro P2200 is a 2019 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 2019, 108.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 5 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 $130 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $429 MSRP, and you are getting 108.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 198.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P2200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P2200 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 $429 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 P2200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	167 FPS	81 FPS
medium	152 FPS	69 FPS
high	134 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	71 FPS
medium	114 FPS	61 FPS
high	99 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	25 FPS
medium	74 FPS	24 FPS
high	62 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	392 FPS	156 FPS
medium	334 FPS	120 FPS
high	268 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	108 FPS
medium	209 FPS	80 FPS
high	169 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	55 FPS
medium	98 FPS	42 FPS
high	82 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	812 FPS	333 FPS
medium	642 FPS	295 FPS
high	551 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	249 FPS
medium	443 FPS	225 FPS
high	379 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	163 FPS
medium	297 FPS	141 FPS
high	234 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Open Quadro P2200

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	746 FPS	147 FPS
medium	613 FPS	120 FPS
high	536 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	105 FPS
medium	486 FPS	86 FPS
high	421 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	62 FPS
medium	308 FPS	48 FPS
high	285 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro P2200

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 P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 108.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
G3D Mark Score	19,548+108%	9,386
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3072+140%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+295%	3.822 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+65%	1493 MHz
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	96+20%	80
L1 Cache	3 MB+538%	0.47 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+1820%	1.25 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 P2200 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 P2200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
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 P2200 has 5 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+60%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+1820%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 (Quadro P2200). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P2200
TDP	115W	75W-35%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	201mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+36%	125.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 30.3% less ($130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 21.9 (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 198.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).