GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019Core: 945 MHzBoost: 1380 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 RTX 3000 (móvel): 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

  • 57.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $301 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Delivers 262.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $600 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).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • 43.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 80W.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • 200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 96).
  • Draws 80W instead of 115W, a 35W 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).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 100.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $600 MSRPvs$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 57.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 80.5% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 10,829), 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 RTX 3000 (móvel) is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019. 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 to buy today. It is $301 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $600, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 262.2% (65.4 vs 18.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 RTX 3000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 10,829 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 80.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) with 96 Tensor cores vs 288.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
19,548+81%
10,829
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3072+33%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+138%
6.359 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+78%
1380 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
96
144+50%
L1 Cache
3 MB+30%
2.3 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
36+50%
Tensor Cores
96
288+200%

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 RTX 3000 (móvel) does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 RTX 3000 (móvel). L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+30%
1.0
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
5th 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 RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 80W — a 35.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
TDP
115W
80W-30%
Recommended PSU
550W
500W-9%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
73°C-14%
85°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+26%
135.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 50.2% cheaper ($301 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 263.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP
$299-50%
$600
Performance per Dollar
65.4+263%
18.0
Codename
AD107
TU106
Release
May 18 2023
May 27 2019
Ranking
#84
#261

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