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

✅+11.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Quadro M6000

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,769 vs 13,170).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro M6000

2015

Why buy it

✅+11.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,769 vs 13,170).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro M6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 11,769 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro M6000 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, 11.9% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 28nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $4,999 MSRP, and you are getting 11.9% higher G3D Mark. Quadro M6000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro M6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro M6000 is 2015 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM, 11,769 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 M6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
1080p
low	109 FPS	154 FPS
medium	98 FPS	133 FPS
high	84 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	124 FPS
medium	83 FPS	106 FPS
high	70 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	42 FPS
medium	43 FPS	38 FPS
high	30 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
1080p
low	357 FPS	202 FPS
medium	310 FPS	178 FPS
high	248 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	135 FPS
medium	190 FPS	108 FPS
high	154 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	61 FPS
medium	89 FPS	51 FPS
high	72 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
1080p
low	593 FPS	530 FPS
medium	474 FPS	424 FPS
high	395 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	265 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	397 FPS
medium	356 FPS	318 FPS
high	296 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	265 FPS
medium	237 FPS	212 FPS
high	198 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	132 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
1080p
low	565 FPS	286 FPS
medium	474 FPS	246 FPS
high	395 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	212 FPS
medium	356 FPS	188 FPS
high	296 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	117 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	120 FPS
medium	237 FPS	96 FPS
high	198 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	61 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 M6000

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 M6000

The Quadro M6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,769 points. Launch price was $4,199.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro M6000's 11,769 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 11.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro M6000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
G3D Mark Score	13,170+12%	11,769
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584+17%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+86%	6.844 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+60%	1114 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	192+71%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+218%	1.1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 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 M6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
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 M6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro M6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000) — a 6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+6%	317 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000). 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 M6000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12/1
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 NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Quadro M6000'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 500W (Quadro M6000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro M6000
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.5+65%	47.1