GeForce RTX 4060 vs Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 140.8% 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+140.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-140.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 GeForce RTX 4060 and Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 8,119 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 140.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) with 96 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+141% | 8,119 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+170% | 5.599 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+102% | 1215 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+30% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 36+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 288+200% |
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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.265,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 62.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs Unknown.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 60W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C | Unknown-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+26% | 135.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | — |
| Codename | AD107 | TU106 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #84 | #313 |
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