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

✅53.3% 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).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌91.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 60W.

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

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 60W instead of 115W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅53.3% 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).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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 60W instead of 115W, a 55W reduction.

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.
❌91.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 60W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 53.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 8,119 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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, 140.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 53.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 140.8% 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	167 FPS	83 FPS
medium	152 FPS	72 FPS
high	134 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	73 FPS
medium	114 FPS	64 FPS
high	99 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	27 FPS
medium	74 FPS	26 FPS
high	62 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	392 FPS	170 FPS
medium	334 FPS	135 FPS
high	268 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	131 FPS
medium	209 FPS	102 FPS
high	169 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	76 FPS
medium	98 FPS	62 FPS
high	82 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	812 FPS	365 FPS
medium	642 FPS	292 FPS
high	551 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	274 FPS
medium	443 FPS	219 FPS
high	379 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	183 FPS
medium	297 FPS	146 FPS
high	234 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	91 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	746 FPS	231 FPS
medium	613 FPS	195 FPS
high	536 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	180 FPS
medium	486 FPS	158 FPS
high	421 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	107 FPS
medium	308 FPS	89 FPS
high	285 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 8,119 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 140.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) with 96 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	19,548+141%	8,119
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+170%	5.599 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+102%	1215 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%

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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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 33.3% 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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 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 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.265,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 62.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs Unknown.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
TDP	115W	60W-48%
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	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	170.0+26%	135.3