Quadro GP100 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Quadro GP100
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro GP100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 65.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GP100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-65.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+65.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 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 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $1,335 for the Quadro GP100, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 480.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+480.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
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 GP100 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Quadro GP100
The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 65.2%. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,710 | 22,651+65% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 4352+21% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.34 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+113% |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz | 2535 MHz+76% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 224+65% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 4.3 MB+231% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GP100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 255.6% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro GP100) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+256% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+3100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 38% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 160W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.3 | 141.6+143% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 71.5% less ($955 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 478.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7000 | $399-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1335 | $380-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 59.6+479% |
| Codename | GP100 | AD106 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #178 | #59 |
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