GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro RTX 6000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 6000

2018Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro RTX 6000 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 6000 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 6000: 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

  • +9.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $6,001 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $6,300 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2202.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 2.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $6,300 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

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 6000

2018

Why buy it

  • 39.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 500% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 96).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,887 vs 19,548).
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 2007% HIGHER MSRP
    $6,300 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($6,300 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro RTX 6000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 39.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4060 instead at 19,548 vs 17,887, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
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 RTX 6000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, 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 $6,001 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $6,300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2202.7% (65.4 vs 2.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro RTX 6000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro RTX 6000 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 6000

The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro RTX 6000's 17,887 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 9.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 6000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 6000) with 96 Tensor cores vs 576.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 6000
G3D Mark Score
19,548+9%
17,887
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3072
4608+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS
16.31 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+39%
1770 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
96
288+200%
L1 Cache
3 MB
4.5 MB+50%
L2 Cache
24 MB+300%
6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
72+200%
Tensor Cores
96
576+500%

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 6000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 6000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 6000
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
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 6000 carries 24 GB. Quadro RTX 6000 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) — a 182.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 384-bit on the Quadro RTX 6000. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 6000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 6000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
24 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
272 GB/s
768 GB/s+182%
Bus Width
128-bit
384-bit+200%
L2 Cache
24 MB+300%
6 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 6000
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 6000). 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 6000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 6000
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 6000's 260W — a 77.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 6000
TDP
115W-56%
260W
Recommended PSU
550W-15%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
267mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
73°C-9%
80°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+147%
68.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 95.3% cheaper ($6001 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.8 (Quadro RTX 6000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 2235.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP
$299-95%
$6300
Performance per Dollar
65.4+2236%
2.8
Codename
AD107
TU102
Release
May 18 2023
August 13 2018
Ranking
#84
#99

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