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

✅+310% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌277.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 45W.

Quadro M1200

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 170W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,212 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro M1200

2017

Why buy it

✅+310% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 170W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌277.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,212 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro M1200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 3,212 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro M1200 is a 2017 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 2017, 310.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 310.0% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro M1200 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Quadro M1200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro M1200 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 M1200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
1080p
low	109 FPS	34 FPS
medium	98 FPS	21 FPS
high	84 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	16 FPS
medium	83 FPS	9 FPS
high	70 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	5 FPS
medium	43 FPS	3 FPS
high	30 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
1080p
low	351 FPS	79 FPS
medium	307 FPS	49 FPS
high	246 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	36 FPS
medium	195 FPS	27 FPS
high	159 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	12 FPS
medium	93 FPS	9 FPS
high	77 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	5 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open Quadro M1200

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
1080p
low	593 FPS	145 FPS
medium	474 FPS	116 FPS
high	395 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	108 FPS
medium	356 FPS	87 FPS
high	296 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	72 FPS
medium	237 FPS	58 FPS
high	198 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open Quadro M1200

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
1080p
low	519 FPS	145 FPS
medium	439 FPS	116 FPS
high	376 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	108 FPS
medium	356 FPS	87 FPS
high	296 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	63 FPS
medium	237 FPS	49 FPS
high	198 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open Quadro M1200

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Quadro M1200

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 M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro M1200's 3,212 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 310%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
G3D Mark Score	13,170+310%	3,212
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584+460%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+811%	1.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+55%	1150 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+180%	40
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+1029%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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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 M1200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
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 M1200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M1200
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 116.3% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 82°C.