Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Quadro RTX 5000 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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design
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 78.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-78.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+78.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 5000 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 5000 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 1350 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,675 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 RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design scores 12,675 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 78.7%. The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 8.294 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 384 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,675 | 22,651+79% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4352+42% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.294 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+166% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz | 2535 MHz+88% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+41% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 4.3 MB+43% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+41% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 384+182% | 136 |
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 RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design | 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 | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design 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 5000 with Max-Q Design) 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 5000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-50% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 158.4+12% | 141.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $380 |
| Codename | TU104 | AD106 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #208 | #59 |
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