Quadro CX vs GeForce RTX 4060
Quadro CX
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro CX is positioned at rank #383 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro CX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Quadro CX?
Comparing the Quadro CX to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB demonstrates the incredible distance covered in 15 years of graphics development. The Quadro CX was a professional workstation flagship released in 2008, specifically designed to accelerate Adobe Creative Suite 4. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 modern efficient masterpiece built on the Ada Lovelace architecture.\n\nIn terms of raw performance, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is in a separate universe, being more than 50 times more powerful and introducing features like hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and AI processing that didn't even exist as concepts when the Quadro CX launched. The 1.5GB of GDDR3 on the Quadro is now completely obsolete, unable to handle even the simplest of modern graphical tasks. The RTX card's massive 16GB buffer enables complex professional datasets and high-fidelity gaming that the legacy workstation flagship could never approach.\n\nUltimately, this is a comparison between a museum piece of professional computing and a state-of-the-art modern workhorse. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the definitive choice for any user seeking performance today, while the Quadro CX remains a fascinating look back at the origins of hardware acceleration for the world's most popular creative software.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro CX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1964.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro CX.
| Insight | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1964.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1964.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $500 for the Quadro CX, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3351.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3351.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro CX and GeForce RTX 4060
Quadro CX
The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro CX scores 947 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1964.2%. The Quadro CX is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro CX) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 947 | 19,548+1964% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 3072+1500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+3168% |
| ROPs | 24 | 48+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 96+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 24 MB+12532% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 CX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro CX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro CX) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 24 MB+12532% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (Quadro CX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 Ultimate+8% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro CX) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro CX) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro CX draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro CX) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 73°C.
| Feature | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 115W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 73°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3 | 170.0+2598% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro CX launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 40.2% less ($201 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (Quadro CX) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 3342.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro CX | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $299-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $299-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.9 | 65.4+3342% |
| Codename | GT200B | AD107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #901 | #84 |
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