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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅54.6% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅54.6% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro GV100 averages 54.6% more FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,013 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro GV100 is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro GV100 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro GV100 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $8,999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 54.6% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data and 44.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than Quadro GV100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GV100. The trade-off is that Quadro GV100 currently gives you 44.4% higher G3D Mark and 54.6% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	109 FPS	210 FPS
medium	98 FPS	185 FPS
high	84 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	188 FPS
medium	83 FPS	158 FPS
high	70 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	94 FPS
medium	43 FPS	80 FPS
high	30 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	357 FPS	385 FPS
medium	310 FPS	342 FPS
high	248 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	258 FPS
medium	190 FPS	224 FPS
high	154 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	128 FPS
medium	89 FPS	106 FPS
high	72 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	593 FPS	856 FPS
medium	474 FPS	684 FPS
high	395 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	642 FPS
medium	356 FPS	513 FPS
high	296 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	428 FPS
medium	237 FPS	342 FPS
high	198 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	214 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	565 FPS	318 FPS
medium	474 FPS	279 FPS
high	395 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	243 FPS
medium	356 FPS	219 FPS
high	296 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	148 FPS
medium	237 FPS	128 FPS
high	198 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	83 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Quadro GV100

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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: 13,170 points.

Quadro GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the Quadro GV100 leads by 44.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	13,170	19,013+44%
Architecture	Ampere	Volta
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584	5120+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+9%	1627 MHz
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	112	320+186%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	10 MB+186%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Tensor Cores	112	640+471%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 204.8% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	1024 GB/s+205%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5+2%	76.1