GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro 2000
GeForce RTX 4060
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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 GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1962% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 2000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1962%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1962%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 72.4% better value per dollar than the Quadro 2000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+72.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro 2000
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.
Quadro 2000
The Quadro 2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 948 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro 2000's 948 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1962%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro 2000 uses Fermi, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 192 (Quadro 2000). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+1962% | 948 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Fermi |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+1500% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+3048% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+1100% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 0.25 MB |
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 2000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro 2000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro 2000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+700% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11_0 (Quadro 2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro 2000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VP4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro 2000's 62W — a 59.9% difference. The Quadro 2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Quadro 2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 178mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 62W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 178mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+1011% | 15.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Quadro 2000 launched at $599 and now averages $25. The Quadro 2000 costs 91.6% less ($274 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 37.9 (Quadro 2000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 72.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-50% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $25-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+73% | 37.9 |
| Codename | AD107 | GF106 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | December 24 2010 |
| Ranking | #84 | #902 |
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