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

✅164.2% more average FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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

❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

Quadro M3000M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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: 2015-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 M3000M

2015

Why buy it

✅164.2% more average FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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: 2015-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 M3000M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 164.2% more FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 5,574 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro M3000M is a 2015 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 2015, 136.3% 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 164.2% more estimated average FPS across 31 tracked games in our benchmark data and 136.3% 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 M3000M still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Quadro M3000M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro M3000M 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 M3000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	109 FPS	82 FPS
medium	98 FPS	70 FPS
high	84 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	72 FPS
medium	83 FPS	62 FPS
high	70 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	25 FPS
medium	43 FPS	24 FPS
high	30 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	357 FPS	157 FPS
medium	310 FPS	125 FPS
high	248 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	109 FPS
medium	190 FPS	85 FPS
high	154 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	53 FPS
medium	89 FPS	44 FPS
high	72 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	593 FPS	251 FPS
medium	474 FPS	201 FPS
high	395 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	188 FPS
medium	356 FPS	150 FPS
high	296 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	125 FPS
medium	237 FPS	100 FPS
high	198 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	63 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	519 FPS	157 FPS
medium	439 FPS	128 FPS
high	376 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	114 FPS
medium	356 FPS	95 FPS
high	296 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	65 FPS
medium	237 FPS	52 FPS
high	198 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Quadro M3000M

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 M3000M

The Quadro M3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1,024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,574 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro M3000M's 5,574 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 136.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro M3000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1 (Quadro M3000M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
G3D Mark Score	13,170+136%	5,574
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584+250%	1,024
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+493%	2.15 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+821%	0.38 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 M3000M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
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 M3000M 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Quadro M3000M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-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 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M3000M). 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,VP9 (Decode Only) (Quadro M3000M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M3000M
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,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Quadro M3000M's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Quadro M3000M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.