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

✅123.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 5 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

✅123.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 5 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro P2000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 123.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 6,964 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P2000 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, 89.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 5 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 the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $425 MSRP, and you are getting 123.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 89.1% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P2000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P2000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P2000 is 2017 hardware with 5 GB of VRAM, 6,964 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 P2000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	109 FPS	82 FPS
medium	98 FPS	70 FPS
high	84 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	39 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 P2000
1080p
low	351 FPS	159 FPS
medium	307 FPS	127 FPS
high	246 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	109 FPS
medium	195 FPS	85 FPS
high	159 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	53 FPS
medium	93 FPS	42 FPS
high	77 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	593 FPS	307 FPS
medium	474 FPS	251 FPS
high	395 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	230 FPS
medium	356 FPS	188 FPS
high	296 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	143 FPS
medium	237 FPS	125 FPS
high	198 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	519 FPS	154 FPS
medium	439 FPS	125 FPS
high	376 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	110 FPS
medium	356 FPS	90 FPS
high	296 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	63 FPS
medium	237 FPS	49 FPS
high	198 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	28 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 P2000

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 P2000

The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro P2000's 6,964 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 89.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
G3D Mark Score	13,170+89%	6,964
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+250%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+320%	3.031 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+20%	1480 MHz
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+821%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+140%	1.25 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 P2000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
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 P2000 has 5 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+20%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+140%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). 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 P2000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2000
TDP	170W	75W-56%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	201mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	77.5	92.9+20%