Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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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 4000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 51.8% 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.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-51.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+51.8%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 42% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 13.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($220) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 RTX 4000 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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.
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 RTX 4000 scores 14,925 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 51.8%. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 288 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925 | 22,651+52% |
| 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.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 55.6% 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 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+56% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3 | 141.6+52% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 42.1% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 13.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $399-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220-42% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8+14% | 59.6 |
| Codename | TU104 | AD106 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #154 | #59 |
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