Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #150 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 114.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-114.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+114.3%) |
| 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 (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.
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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design scores 8,119 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 114.3%. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1215 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,119 | 17,400+114% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4352+89% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.599 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+294% |
| Boost Clock | 1215 MHz | 2535 MHz+109% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+6% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 4.3 MB+87% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+6% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+112% | 136 |
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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-63% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 135.3+24% | 108.8 |
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