GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro

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 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅546.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 918.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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150.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅546.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 918.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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150.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 546.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro is a 1999 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 1999, 306.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $601 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 546.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 306.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 918.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
1080p
low	152 FPS	15 FPS
medium	137 FPS	10 FPS
high	118 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	11 FPS
medium	107 FPS	6 FPS
high	91 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	4 FPS
medium	65 FPS	3 FPS
high	50 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
1080p
low	425 FPS	28 FPS
medium	366 FPS	12 FPS
high	296 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	9 FPS
medium	229 FPS	4 FPS
high	190 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	3 FPS
medium	114 FPS	1 FPS
high	96 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Quadro

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
1080p
low	859 FPS	225 FPS
medium	693 FPS	180 FPS
high	602 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	169 FPS
medium	529 FPS	135 FPS
high	452 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	95 FPS
medium	346 FPS	85 FPS
high	275 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	41 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Quadro

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
1080p
low	580 FPS	114 FPS
medium	514 FPS	88 FPS
high	424 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	70 FPS
medium	427 FPS	50 FPS
high	335 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	37 FPS
medium	266 FPS	26 FPS
high	234 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	13 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 306.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 8 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	20,312+306%	5,000
Architecture	Ampere	Celsius
Process Node	8 nm	220 nm
ROPs	80+1900%	4
TMUs	152+3700%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Quadro
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+52%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 60.1% less ($601 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.0 (Quadro) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 918% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 1999).