Quadro RTX 4000
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

2018Core: 1005 MHzBoost: 1545 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. 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 RTX 4000

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Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
133%
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Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
130%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
113%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
109%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
108%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
106%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
106%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
102%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
100%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
92%
#50
90%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
89%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
87%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
86%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
85%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
82%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
80%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
77%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
76%
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000.

InsightQuadro RTX 4000GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-16.6%)
Leading raw performance (+16.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 RTX 4000 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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 RTX 4000 scores 14,925 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 16.6%. The Quadro RTX 4000 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 4000) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 136.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
14,925
17,400+17%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2304
4352+89%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.119 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+210%
Boost Clock
1545 MHz
2535 MHz+64%
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)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) 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 RTX 4000GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+75%
256 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 7.0
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP10
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
160W
160W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
93.3
108.8+17%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$899
Avg Price (30d)
$220
Codename
TU104
AD106
Release
November 13 2018
May 18 2023
Ranking
#154
#59