NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs NVIDIA Quadro P4000
The GeForce RTX 5060 has 206% better performance than the Quadro P4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5060 has 734% better value for the money than the Quadro P4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 5060 includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,280 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,497 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 5060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 145 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 5060 has the 39th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.37% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 47,201.5 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 157.86. This is the 3rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA Quadro P4000 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro P4000 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card that released in Q1 2017 with a MSRP of $815. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The P4000 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,901 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 243.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The P4000 includes 1,792 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,202 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,480 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The P4000 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The P4000 has the 159th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 15,433 score and $815 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 18.94. This is the 99th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q2 2025 | Q1 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $299 | $815 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 186 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 157 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 138 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 127 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 90 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 37 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | +84% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | +71% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | +58% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 44.9 | +23% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 39 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 36.6 | |
| Arc A770 | 34.6 | -5% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 34 | -7% |
| Arc B580 | 33.8 | -8% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 5.84 | -29% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | -16% |
| Arc B580 | 7.37 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.89 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +9% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | +12% |
| Arc A770 | 9.51 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 9.68 | +18% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5060 has 206% better performance than the Quadro P4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 39th with a score of 47,201.5, and the Quadro P4000 is ranked 159th with a score of 15,433.
The GeForce RTX 5060 has 734% better value for the money than the Quadro P4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 3rd with a performance per dollar of 157.86, and the Quadro P4000 is ranked 99th with a performance per dollar of 18.94.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,588 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 47,803 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 47,201.5 | |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47,166 | -0% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 43,359 | -8% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -58% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 19,978 | -58% |
| Quadro P4000 | 15,433 | -67% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 4,337.5 | -91% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 3,690.5 | -92% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 161.42 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 157.86 | |
| Arc B580 | 153.65 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 144.26 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | -17% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 21.8 | -86% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | -87% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | -88% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | -88% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | -93% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 13,806 (+248.64%) | 3,960 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 14,106.5 (+268.8%) | 3,825 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 171,078 (+217.79%) | 53,834 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 37,952 (+209.58%) | 12,259 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 163,486 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 44,648.5 (+261.64%) | 12,346 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 107.2 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 20,707 (+80.39%) | 11,479 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,136 (+45.27%) | 782 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GB206 | GP104 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 21,900 million | 7,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 Gb/s | 243.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,901 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 145 W | 105 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b | DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 1,792 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 30 | 14 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 120 | 112 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 120 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,280 MHz | 1,202 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,497 MHz | 1,480 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 119.9 GPixel/s | 94.72 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 299.6 GTexel/s | 165.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 19.18 TFLOPS | 5.3 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 299.6 GFLOPS | 165.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5060 | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.