GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro T1000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro T1000

2019Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1455 MHz

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro T1000 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 T1000 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 T1000: 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

  • 175.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $101 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
  • Delivers 302% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 16.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $400 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

  • 130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.
  • 53.8% longer card at 240mm vs 156mm.

Quadro T1000

2019

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.
  • Measures 156mm instead of 240mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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).
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 33.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $400 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 175.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 200.5% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 6,505), 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 T1000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 $101 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 302% (65.4 vs 16.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro T1000 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 T1000

The Quadro T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,505 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro T1000's 6,505 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 200.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro T1000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000
G3D Mark Score
19,548+201%
6,505
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+69%
1455 MHz

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 T1000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro T1000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000
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
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 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 T1000.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro T1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_1)
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 5th Gen NVENC (Turing) (Quadro T1000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode (Quadro T1000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
5th Gen NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
H.264,HEVC,AV1 Decode
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro T1000's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro T1000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 65°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000
TDP
115W
50W-57%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
156mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
73°C
65°C-11%
Perf/Watt
170.0+31%
130.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Quadro T1000 launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 25.3% cheaper ($101 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16.3 (Quadro T1000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 301.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000
MSRP
$299-25%
$400
Performance per Dollar
65.4+301%
16.3
Codename
AD107
TU117
Release
May 18 2023
May 27 2019
Ranking
#84
#376

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