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 P4200 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 P4200: 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

✅42.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $901 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 656.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅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.
❌128.6% longer card at 240mm vs 105mm.

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 240mm, a 135mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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301.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,200 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($1,200 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 42.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 88.4% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 10,376), 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: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro P4200 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 16nm, 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $901 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $1,200, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 656.1% (65.4 vs 8.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro P4200 Technical Specifications

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

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 P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro P4200's 10,376 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 88.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P4200
G3D Mark Score	19,548+88%	10,376
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+99%	7.589 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+49%	1647 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	144+50%
L1 Cache	3 MB+257%	0.84 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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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 P4200 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 P4200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P4200
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 256-bit on the Quadro P4200. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P4200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 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 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P4200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
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 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P4200
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 14% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P4200
TDP	115W	100W-13%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	105mm
Height	111mm	82mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80
Perf/Watt	170.0+64%	103.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Quadro P4200 launched at $1200. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 75.1% cheaper ($901 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.6 (Quadro P4200) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 660.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P4200
MSRP	$299-75%	$1200
Performance per Dollar	65.4+660%	8.6
Codename	AD107	GP104
Release	May 18 2023	February 21 2018
Ranking	#84	#266

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