Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 4060
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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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 RTX 3000 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 80.5% 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 RTX 3000 (móvel).
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-80.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+80.5%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $600 for the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel), it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 262.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+262.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅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 RTX 3000 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 4060
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.
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 RTX 3000 (móvel) scores 10,829 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 80.5%. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 288 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,829 | 19,548+81% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3072+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.359 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+138% |
| Boost Clock | 1380 MHz | 2460 MHz+78% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+50% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 3 MB+30% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+50% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+200% | 96 |
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 RTX 3000 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.3+30% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 35.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) 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: 85°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-30% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 73°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 135.4 | 170.0+26% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 50.2% less ($301 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 263.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $299-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $299-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.0 | 65.4+263% |
| Codename | TU106 | AD107 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #261 | #84 |
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