GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro FX Go1400

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro FX Go1400

2008Core: 602 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro FX Go1400 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro FX Go1400 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 Ti vs Quadro FX Go1400: 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 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • 8562.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Quadro FX Go1400

2008

Why buy it

  • Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2008 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8562.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 19813.7% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 102), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 55nm, and 38 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Quadro FX Go1400 Technical Specifications

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

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 FX Go1400

The Quadro FX Go1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points. Launch price was $1,799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Quadro FX Go1400's 102 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 19813.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro FX Go1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 192 (Quadro FX Go1400). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX Go1400).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro FX Go1400
G3D Mark Score
20,312+19814%
102
Architecture
Ampere
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
4864+2433%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+3404%
0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs
80+233%
24
TMUs
152+138%
64
L2 Cache
4 MB+2005%
0.19 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX Go1400 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro FX Go1400
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX Go1400 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 64-bit on the Quadro FX Go1400. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.19 MB (Quadro FX Go1400) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro FX Go1400
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+2005%
0.19 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Quadro FX Go1400's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro FX Go1400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro FX Go1400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro FX Go1400
TDP
200W
150W-25%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+14414%
0.7
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiQuadro FX Go1400
MSRP
$399
Codename
GA104
GT200B
Release
December 1 2020
November 11 2008
Ranking
#73
#884

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