Quadro FX 350M vs GeForce RTX 4060
Quadro FX 350M
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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 FX 350M is positioned at rank #228 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 FX 350M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ 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 FX 350M 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 43340% 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 350M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 350M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-43340%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+43340%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 350M and GeForce RTX 4060
Quadro FX 350M
The Quadro FX 350M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 45 points. Launch price was $3,499.
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 FX 350M scores 45 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 43340%. The Quadro FX 350M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 350M) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350M) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 45 | 19,548+43340% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 3072+1180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+2329% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 24 MB+9500% |
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 FX 350M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | 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 FX 350M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 350M) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 8 GB+3100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 24 MB+9500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (Quadro FX 350M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 350M) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP1) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 350M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP1) | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 350M draws 189W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 48.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 350M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 73°C.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 115W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 73°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 170.0+84900% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | GT200B | AD107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #815 | #84 |
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