GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

#14

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

241%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

230%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

219%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

218%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

187%

#40

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

176%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

173%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

170%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 Mobile Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

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 5000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 and the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) reaches 14,832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	14,938	14,832
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3840+329%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.94 TFLOPS+260%	3.037 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1425 MHz	1695 MHz+19%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+114%	56
L1 Cache	3.8 MB+332%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 18W — a 126.5% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.