RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025Core: 1590 MHzBoost: 2617 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. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is positioned at rank #393 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

#378
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
46166%
#393
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
100%
#394
FireStream 9170
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20
100%
#395
Quadro FX 1700
MSRP: $699|Avg: $500
97%
#396
GRID P40-6Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
94%
#397
Quadro FX 540
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
84%
#398
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
75%
#399
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
75%
#400
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
75%
#401
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
72%
#402
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
72%
#403
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
69%
#405
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
63%
#406
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
63%
#407
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
56%
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 533.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q.

InsightRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12QGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-533.4%)
Leading raw performance (+533.4%)
Longevity
Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (304mm)

💎 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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.

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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q scores 2,747 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 533.4%. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2617 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 188 RT cores (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 752 Tensor cores vs 136.

FeatureRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12QGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
2,747
17,400+533%
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
24064+453%
4352
Compute (TFLOPS)
126 TFLOPS+471%
22.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2617 MHz+3%
2535 MHz
ROPs
192+300%
48
TMUs
752+453%
136
L1 Cache
23.5 MB+447%
4.3 MB
L2 Cache
128 MB+300%
32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
188+453%
34
Tensor Cores
752+453%
136

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12QGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1792 GB/s (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 600% advantage for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q. Bus width: 512-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12QGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
8 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR7
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
1792 GB/s+600%
256 GB/s
Bus Width
512-bit+300%
128-bit
L2 Cache
128 MB+300%
32 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12QGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12QGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 9th Gen
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC 6th Gen
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q draws 600W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12QGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
600W
160W-73%
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
4.6
108.8+2265%
💰

Value Analysis

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureRTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12QGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$8565
Avg Price (30d)
$8565
Codename
GB202
AD106
Release
March 18 2025
May 18 2023
Ranking
#609
#59