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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs Quadro RTX 4000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs Quadro RTX 4000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $899 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅7.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 4000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile instead at 14,938 vs 14,925, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro RTX 4000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Quadro RTX 4000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs Quadro RTX 4000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 and the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 14,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 120 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	14,938	14,925
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3840+67%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.94 TFLOPS+54%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1425 MHz	1545 MHz+8%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB+65%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	36+20%
Tensor Cores	120	288+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 carries 8 GB. Quadro RTX 4000 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 33.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	80W-50%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	186.7+100%	93.3

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (2021 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP	—	$899
Codename	GA106	TU104
Release	January 12 2021	November 13 2018
Ranking	#214	#154

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