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

✅+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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 6000 across 49 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

✅42.2% more average FPS across 49 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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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).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Quadro RTX 6000

2018

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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅42.2% more average FPS across 49 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 average FPS than Quadro RTX 6000 across 49 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,887 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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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

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro RTX 6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 6000 averages 42.2% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 17,887 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 6000 is a 2018 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 2018, 9.3% more raw performance headroom, 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, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 about $6,001 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $6,300 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2202.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 6000 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $6,300 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 6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 6000
1080p
low	167 FPS	205 FPS
medium	152 FPS	190 FPS
high	134 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	187 FPS
medium	114 FPS	158 FPS
high	99 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	119 FPS
medium	74 FPS	100 FPS
high	62 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	70 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 6000
1080p
low	392 FPS	507 FPS
medium	334 FPS	443 FPS
high	268 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	289 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	326 FPS
medium	209 FPS	274 FPS
high	169 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	184 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	153 FPS
medium	98 FPS	135 FPS
high	82 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 6000
1080p
low	812 FPS	805 FPS
medium	642 FPS	644 FPS
high	551 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	604 FPS
medium	443 FPS	483 FPS
high	379 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	302 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	402 FPS
medium	297 FPS	322 FPS
high	234 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	201 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro RTX 6000
1080p
low	746 FPS	673 FPS
medium	613 FPS	605 FPS
high	536 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	544 FPS
medium	486 FPS	483 FPS
high	421 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	302 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	355 FPS
medium	308 FPS	322 FPS
high	285 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	201 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro RTX 6000

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 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.

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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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro 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%

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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 6000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 6000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro 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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) — a 182.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro 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).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Quadro 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

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 95.3% less ($6001 savings) on MSRP. 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 GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).