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

✅+611.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,266 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20284.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025

Why buy it

✅683.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,747 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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2764.5% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025

Why buy it

✅+611.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,266 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20284.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅683.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,747 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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2764.5% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 2,747 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is a 2025 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 611.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 $8,266 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $8,565 MSRP, and you are getting 611.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 20284.5%. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $8,565 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 611.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 20284.5%.

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

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	167 FPS	124 FPS
medium	152 FPS	99 FPS
high	134 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	93 FPS
medium	114 FPS	74 FPS
high	99 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	62 FPS
medium	74 FPS	49 FPS
high	62 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	392 FPS	124 FPS
medium	334 FPS	99 FPS
high	268 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	93 FPS
medium	209 FPS	74 FPS
high	169 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	62 FPS
medium	98 FPS	49 FPS
high	82 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	812 FPS	124 FPS
medium	642 FPS	99 FPS
high	551 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	93 FPS
medium	443 FPS	74 FPS
high	379 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	62 FPS
medium	297 FPS	49 FPS
high	234 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	746 FPS	124 FPS
medium	613 FPS	99 FPS
high	536 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	93 FPS
medium	486 FPS	74 FPS
high	421 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	62 FPS
medium	308 FPS	49 FPS
high	285 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

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.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 2,747 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 611.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 188 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) with 96 Tensor cores vs 752.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
G3D Mark Score	19,548+612%	2,747
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	24064+683%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	126 TFLOPS+734%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2617 MHz+6%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	96	752+683%
L1 Cache	3 MB	23.5 MB+683%
L2 Cache	24 MB	128 MB+433%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	188+683%
Tensor Cores	96	752+683%

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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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1792 GB/s (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — a 558.8% advantage for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	1792 GB/s+559%
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit+300%
L2 Cache	24 MB	128 MB+433%

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 600W — a 135.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
TDP	115W-81%	600W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+3596%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 96.5% less ($8266 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 21700% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).