GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro T1000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1455 MHz

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RTX 4060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • 189.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $201 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 553.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $500 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.

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

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).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 67.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro T1000 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 189.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro T1000 (móvel) is a 2019 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 2019, 291.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and 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. 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 about $201 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 189.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 291.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 553.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro T1000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro T1000 (móvel) 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 $500 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low167 FPS92 FPS
medium152 FPS83 FPS
high134 FPS69 FPS
ultra115 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS85 FPS
medium114 FPS73 FPS
high99 FPS58 FPS
ultra90 FPS48 FPS
4K
low86 FPS39 FPS
medium74 FPS37 FPS
high62 FPS25 FPS
ultra55 FPS22 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low392 FPS131 FPS
medium334 FPS106 FPS
high268 FPS89 FPS
ultra211 FPS67 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS73 FPS
medium209 FPS59 FPS
high169 FPS43 FPS
ultra137 FPS33 FPS
4K
low119 FPS34 FPS
medium98 FPS26 FPS
high82 FPS20 FPS
ultra63 FPS14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low812 FPS225 FPS
medium642 FPS180 FPS
high551 FPS150 FPS
ultra440 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS169 FPS
medium443 FPS135 FPS
high379 FPS112 FPS
ultra329 FPS84 FPS
4K
low365 FPS112 FPS
medium297 FPS90 FPS
high234 FPS75 FPS
ultra186 FPS51 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low746 FPS225 FPS
medium613 FPS180 FPS
high536 FPS150 FPS
ultra440 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS169 FPS
medium486 FPS135 FPS
high421 FPS112 FPS
ultra330 FPS84 FPS
4K
low358 FPS102 FPS
medium308 FPS76 FPS
high285 FPS66 FPS
ultra220 FPS52 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro T1000 (móvel)

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 (móvel)

The Quadro T1000 (móvel) 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. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 291%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 768 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2.235 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
19,548+291%
5,000
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3072+300%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+576%
2.235 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+69%
1455 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
96+100%
48
L1 Cache
3 MB+300%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+2300%
1 MB

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 T1000 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+2300%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
TDP
115W
50W-57%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+70%
100.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 40.2% less ($201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10.0 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 554% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP
$299-40%
$500
Performance per Dollar
65.4+554%
10.0
Codename
AD107
TU117
Release
May 18 2023
May 27 2019
Ranking
#84
#374