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 4000 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 4000: 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

✅16.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 293.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W 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.

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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200.7% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

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 16.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 31% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 14,925), 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: a 5nm process instead of 12nm and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $600 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $899, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 293.8% (65.4 vs 16.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro RTX 4000 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 RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 31%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 96 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	19,548+31%	14,925
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+112%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+59%	1545 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)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 64.7% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	448 GB/s+65%
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 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP10
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 4000's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	115W-28%	160W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+82%	93.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 66.7% cheaper ($600 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 294% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP	$299-67%	$899
Performance per Dollar	65.4+294%	16.6
Codename	AD107	TU104
Release	May 18 2023	November 13 2018
Ranking	#84	#154

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