GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Quadro P6000
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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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 3060 8GB
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 193% more VRAM (23 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+193%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $1,500 for the Quadro P6000, it costs 81% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 425.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+425.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
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 3060 8GB and Quadro P6000
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,208 points.
Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores 15,208 and the Quadro P6000 reaches 15,512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 3,840 (Quadro P6000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,208 | 15,512+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 3840+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS | 12.63 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+8% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 240+114% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+150% | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P6000 has 23 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 193% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) — a 80% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 23.438 GB+193% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 432 GB/s+80% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 12.1 (Quadro P6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC 5.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws 170W versus the Quadro P6000's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 650W (Quadro P6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-32% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 89.5+44% | 62.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Quadro P6000 launched at $5999 and now averages $1500. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB costs 81.3% less ($1220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 10.3 (Quadro P6000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers 427.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-95% | $5999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-81% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.3+427% | 10.3 |
| Codename | GA106 | GP102 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | October 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #147 | #141 |
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