Quadro FX 3400/4400
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Quadro FX 3400/4400 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3400/4400

2008Core: 602 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is positioned at rank #421 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3400/4400

#405
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
246217%
#420
Quadro FX 1300
MSRP: $599|Avg: $15
100%
#421
Quadro FX 3400/4400
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50
100%
#422
Quadro FX 4000
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50
83%
#423
RADEON IGP 320
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
67%
#424
Quadro FX 500/FX 600
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
33%
#425
Quadro FX 2000
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40
17%
#426
GRID V100-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
0%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16630.8% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3400/4400.

InsightQuadro FX 3400/4400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-16630.8%)
Leading raw performance (+16630.8%)
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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 FX 3400/4400 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3400/4400

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 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: 104 points. Launch price was $1,799.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 3400/4400 scores 104 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 16630.8%. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro FX 3400/4400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
104
17,400+16631%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
55 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
192
4352+2167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4623 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+4672%
ROPs
24
48+100%
TMUs
64
136+113%
L2 Cache
0.19 MB
32 MB+16742%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 FX 3400/4400 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureQuadro FX 3400/4400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 3400/4400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
8 GB+3100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.19 MB
32 MB+16742%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 3400/4400 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The Quadro FX 3400/4400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3400/4400) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro FX 3400/4400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
150W-6%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
0.7
108.8+15443%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 3400/4400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$1799
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
GT200B
AD106
Release
November 11 2008
May 18 2023
Ranking
#884
#59