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

✅+40.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 21.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,386 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅+40.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 21.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,386 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Quadro P2200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 9,386 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P2200 is a 2019 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 2019, 40.3% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $429 MSRP, and you are getting 40.3% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P2200 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. 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 P2200 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Quadro P2200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P2200 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 $429 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 P2200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	109 FPS	81 FPS
medium	98 FPS	69 FPS
high	84 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	71 FPS
medium	83 FPS	61 FPS
high	70 FPS	44 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 P2200
1080p
low	357 FPS	156 FPS
medium	310 FPS	120 FPS
high	248 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	108 FPS
medium	190 FPS	80 FPS
high	154 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	55 FPS
medium	89 FPS	42 FPS
high	72 FPS	33 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 P2200
1080p
low	593 FPS	333 FPS
medium	474 FPS	295 FPS
high	395 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	249 FPS
medium	356 FPS	225 FPS
high	296 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	163 FPS
medium	237 FPS	141 FPS
high	198 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	565 FPS	147 FPS
medium	474 FPS	120 FPS
high	395 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	105 FPS
medium	356 FPS	86 FPS
high	296 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	62 FPS
medium	237 FPS	48 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 P2200

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 P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 40.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
G3D Mark Score	13,170+40%	9,386
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+180%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+233%	3.822 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+19%	1493 MHz
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	112+40%	80
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+645%	0.47 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 P2200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
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 P2200 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 P2200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
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 12.1 (Quadro P2200). 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 P2200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	3rd Gen NVDEC
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 P2200's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Quadro P2200
TDP	170W	75W-56%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	201mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	125.1+61%