GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro P520

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

✅+861.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 382.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 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

❌538.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 18W.

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 115W, a 97W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 vs 19,548).
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅+861.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 382.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 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

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 115W, a 97W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌538.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 18W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 vs 19,548).
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro P520?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 2,034 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro P520 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, 861.1% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 99.3% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 861.1% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P520 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P520 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P520 is 2019 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 2,034 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 P520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P520
1080p
low	167 FPS	27 FPS
medium	152 FPS	19 FPS
high	134 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	7 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	13 FPS
medium	114 FPS	7 FPS
high	99 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	6 FPS
medium	74 FPS	4 FPS
high	62 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P520
1080p
low	392 FPS	83 FPS
medium	334 FPS	51 FPS
high	268 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	24 FPS
medium	209 FPS	18 FPS
high	169 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	9 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 P520
1080p
low	812 FPS	92 FPS
medium	642 FPS	73 FPS
high	551 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	69 FPS
medium	443 FPS	55 FPS
high	379 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	46 FPS
medium	297 FPS	37 FPS
high	234 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P520
1080p
low	746 FPS	92 FPS
medium	613 FPS	73 FPS
high	536 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	69 FPS
medium	486 FPS	55 FPS
high	421 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	46 FPS
medium	308 FPS	37 FPS
high	285 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	23 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro P520

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 P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro P520's 2,034 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 861.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	19,548+861%	2,034
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+700%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+1217%	1.147 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+65%	1493 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	96+300%	24
L1 Cache	3 MB+2043%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 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 P520 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 P520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P520
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 P520 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 0.5 MB (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P520
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 145.9% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro P520
TDP	115W	18W-84%
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+50%	113.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150. The Quadro P520 costs 49.8% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 380.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).