GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro 410

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 410

2013Core: 706 MHz

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RTX 3060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • +4656.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 1676.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.

Quadro 410

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $250 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (427 vs 20,312).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Quadro 410?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 427 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro 410 is a 2013 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 2013, 4656.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about 167.8% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 4656.9% higher G3D Mark. Quadro 410 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Quadro 410 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro 410 is 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 427 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
1080p
low152 FPS19 FPS
medium137 FPS15 FPS
high118 FPS13 FPS
ultra100 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS14 FPS
medium107 FPS12 FPS
high91 FPS10 FPS
ultra82 FPS7 FPS
4K
low77 FPS10 FPS
medium65 FPS8 FPS
high50 FPS6 FPS
ultra43 FPS5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
1080p
low425 FPS19 FPS
medium366 FPS15 FPS
high296 FPS13 FPS
ultra248 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS14 FPS
medium229 FPS12 FPS
high190 FPS10 FPS
ultra156 FPS7 FPS
4K
low133 FPS10 FPS
medium114 FPS8 FPS
high96 FPS6 FPS
ultra73 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
1080p
low859 FPS19 FPS
medium693 FPS15 FPS
high602 FPS13 FPS
ultra457 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS14 FPS
medium529 FPS12 FPS
high452 FPS10 FPS
ultra343 FPS7 FPS
4K
low434 FPS10 FPS
medium346 FPS8 FPS
high275 FPS6 FPS
ultra221 FPS5 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
1080p
low580 FPS19 FPS
medium514 FPS15 FPS
high424 FPS13 FPS
ultra373 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS14 FPS
medium427 FPS12 FPS
high335 FPS10 FPS
ultra290 FPS7 FPS
4K
low285 FPS10 FPS
medium266 FPS8 FPS
high234 FPS6 FPS
ultra195 FPS5 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Quadro 410

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro 410

The Quadro 410 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 427 points. Launch price was $1,499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro 410's 427 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 4656.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro 410 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,152 (Quadro 410). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro 410).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
G3D Mark Score
20,312+4657%
427
Architecture
Ampere
Kepler
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4864+322%
1152
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+896%
1.627 TFLOPS
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
152+58%
96
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+5233%
0.09 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 MB

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 410 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
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 410 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 410) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro 410's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro 410 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro 410). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
TDP
200W
100W-50%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+2263%
4.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Quadro 410 launched at $149. The Quadro 410 costs 62.7% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.9 (Quadro 410) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1655.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro 410
MSRP
$399
$149-63%
Performance per Dollar
50.9+1655%
2.9
Codename
GA104
GK104
Release
December 1 2020
July 23 2013
Ranking
#73
#604